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R22 YNW

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

44,106 mi
Last recorded44,106 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 YNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 44,106 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 May 2019 44,106 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 43,155 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexy excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes corroded in centre (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexy corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 27,109 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 25,261 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges, right on the limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 22,817 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 21,054 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 19,238 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,839 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 14,882 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,354 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 10,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 7,903 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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R22 YNW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R22 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.

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What year was R22 YNW registered?

R22 YNW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 October 2005.

Is R22 YNW safe to buy?

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