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DG55 YWM

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

268,871 mi
Last recorded268,871 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 YWM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 268,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 156,629 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2019 156,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 238,281 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay to be checked as well as under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 238,281 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay to be checked as well as under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 238,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 134,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,507 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 125,507 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 110,875 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 110,975 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,582 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 95,582 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 86,054 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 80,282 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 65,850 miles

Both front tyre inner outer edges have low tread.

Both front tyres have age cracks in tread.

Cuts to nsr tyre tread , not deep enough to reach cords.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,850 miles

Both front tyre inner outer edges have low tread.

Both front tyres have age cracks in tread.

Cuts to nsr tyre tread , not deep enough to reach cords.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 59,532 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 44,324 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 YWM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWM, 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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What year was DG55 YWM registered?

DG55 YWM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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