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DG55 YNW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

203,413 mi
Last recorded203,413 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 203,413 miles

Front plastic under tray fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 189,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bonnet cable lever is broken

plastic under trays fitted throughout

rear bumper is damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2020 187,499 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

plastic side skirts fitted could not view

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 23 Apr 2019 184,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 13 Apr 2018 179,927 miles

Offside Rear lower arm bush wearing

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 5 May 2017 173,543 miles

plastic under trays fitted could not view

Pass 19 Mar 2016 162,619 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edge

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in inner rack joints

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2015 156,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 147,582 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 137,181 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 130,727 miles

Both front tyres are low on the inner edge

Offside front fog light broken

Rear brake pads are wearing thin

Pass 21 Feb 2011 118,872 miles

Both rear tyres are bald on the inner edge

parking brake almost out of reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2010 107,590 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 107,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs are worn thin and will soon need replacing

Pass 27 Feb 2009 67,900 miles

EMMISIONS LEVELS TOO LOW TO REGISTER ON THE ANALYSER

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine undertray fitted

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 12 Dec 2008 67,868 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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DG55 YNW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 DG55 YNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG55 YNW registered?

DG55 YNW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2005.

Is DG55 YNW safe to buy?

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