MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,100 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushies (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges close to limit of wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushies (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak from front flexie joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm inner (front bush) slighty worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
parking brake requires service only just passed efficiency
some brake pipes not tested due to underbody trim fitted
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
parking brake requires service only just passed efficiency
some brake pipes not tested due to underbody trim fitted
Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear puncture
brake fluid level low warning on dash
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
fuel tank looks as if there has been a leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
fuel tank looks as if there has been a leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 YFP 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 73.7%.
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 YFP, 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 SB55 YFP registered?
SB55 YFP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 December 2005.
Is SB55 YFP safe to buy?
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