MOT Status
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112,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracks on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to hoses on both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Evidence of vehicle being stored
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine management light on
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt On both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded on edges (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint On both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak On engine ()
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner sill (by under tray ) (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint On both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak On engine ()
Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SM55 YPH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SM55 YPH, 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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SM55 YPH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2005.
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