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SN55 NYY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

127,896 mi
Last recorded127,896 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 NYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 127,896 miles

Nearside Front body damaged

tpms light on dash

Fail 3 Dec 2021 127,895 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front body damaged

tpms light on dash

Pass 3 Dec 2020 121,404 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 212,404 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Direction indicator not working repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 113,149 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 113,149 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 105,468 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 89,348 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 79,050 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 78,546 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2015 77,389 miles

Offside Rear osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2014 75,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2013 73,282 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 73,226 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 70,072 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 70,072 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 61,010 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 60,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 7 May 2009 58,386 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 58,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 57,251 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 57,251 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SN55 NYY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SN55 NYY, 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 SN55 NYY registered?

SN55 NYY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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