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SF55 YXK

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,606 mi
Last recorded102,606 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YXK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 102,606 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,825 miles

tread depths osf7mm,osr6mm,nsf7mm,nsr6mm

Pass 10 Sep 2014 99,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 96,250 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 75,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

splash shields obscuring view below front of vehicle

Fail 27 Oct 2010 75,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

splash shields obscuring view below front of vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2009
Fail 29 Oct 2009 64,475 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,844 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,844 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 47,998 miles

advise offside raer tyre at 2.5mm legal limit is 1.6mm

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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SF55 YXK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 SF55 YXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF55 YXK?

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What year was SF55 YXK registered?

SF55 YXK is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is SF55 YXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 YXK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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