MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake requires adjustment
oil leak
power steering reservoir damp
undertray/engine cover fitted
vehicle covered in mud underneath
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake requires adjustment
oil leak
power steering reservoir damp
undertray/engine cover fitted
vehicle covered in mud underneath
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seepage around power steering fluid reservoir
Unable to inspect brake fluid reservoir
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Seepage around power steering fluid reservoir
Unable to inspect brake fluid reservoir
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Coolant leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f bumper end slight damage
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MK55 YFG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 MK55 YFG, 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 MK55 YFG registered?
MK55 YFG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2005.
Is MK55 YFG safe to buy?
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