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SB55 YFP

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,100 mi
Last recorded130,100 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB55 YFP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 130,100 miles

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))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 122,980 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 115,137 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 107,627 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 107,627 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 96,499 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 96,499 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,722 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 94,715 miles

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)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,133 miles

Oil leak

fuel tank looks as if there has been a leak

Fail 8 Aug 2014 91,128 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 83,910 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 77,501 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 71,786 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 65,213 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 57,309 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 34,418 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 33,770 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,880 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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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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