MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pad and engine management warning lights on dash
front discs worn- poss undersize
handbrake travel high
rear brake pipes corroding- not checked properly due to protective covers
slight play in steering rack
slight play nsf and osf lower front arm inner bush
unable to check front pads properly- inner pads poss low
under,engine and sill covers fitted
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
1.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges 2.slight play in o/s steering rack 3.outer sills plastic covers fitted 4.eml light on
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
1.n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner edges 2.slight play in o/s steering rack 3.outer sills plastic covers fitted 4.eml light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic covers fitted to outer sills
possable play in n/s and o/s/f lower ball joints excess play in tierod and tre
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
plastic covers fitted to outer sills
possable play in n/s and o/s/f lower ball joints excess play in tierod and tre
front tyres worn on outer edges
slight play in both sides steering rack
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear pads low,front tyres worn on edges,under vehicle covered by plastic trim
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear pads low,front tyres worn on edges,under vehicle covered by plastic trim
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SB55 YFF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 SB55 YFF, 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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SB55 YFF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.
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