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EY55 ZZC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

400,759 mi
Last recorded400,759 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 ZZC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 400,759 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod ()

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 244,664 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 236,342 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 236,342 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 213,367 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 190,391 miles

both rear and offside front tyres worn close to legal limit

slight play detected in front suspension bushes

Pass 11 Jul 2016 172,556 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 159,060 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 144,149 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 140,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Feb 2014 140,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 129,740 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Feb 2012 116,762 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Fail 20 Jan 2012 116,584 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Jan 2011 107,187 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 63,928 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 100,841 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 94,224 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 94,224 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 90,047 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 90,047 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 81,383 miles

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)

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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EY55 ZZC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY55 ZZC, 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 EY55 ZZC registered?

EY55 ZZC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is EY55 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY55 ZZC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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