MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,496 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
Oil leak ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both sides rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls
steering / suspension has play
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp insecure both sides has temp repair, advise both light units replaced (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both sides rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls
steering / suspension has play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
NUMBER PLATES HAVE JUST STARTED TO GO OFF COLOUR
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
DRAINED OIL FROM THE ENGINE BY SUCKING OIL OUT OF THE DIP STICK TUBE AS THE OIL LEVEL WAS WAY OVER THE MAX MARK
NUMBER PLATES HAVE JUST STARTED TO GO OFF COLOUR
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN
OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN
REMOVED CENTRE SEAT BELT CATCH FROM UNDER LOWER SEAT AND PUT IN CORRECT PLACE
RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
VECHILE COVERED IN FULL UNDER TRAY.
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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BU05 YXE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
Across all 2005 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 108,598 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 YXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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BU05 YXE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2005.
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