MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,768 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
all tyres wearing inner edge
bumper and under tray damaged
oil leak
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)
225/50-17 front // 255/35-19 rear
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust system slightly deteriorated
rear wishbone front bushes becoming unbonded but no play
stone chip on windscreen
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front tyres low tread uneven wear
front discs lipped pads low rear discs corroding
rear no/plate fading
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY55 XAO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 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 SY55 XAO, 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 SY55 XAO registered?
SY55 XAO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2005.
Is SY55 XAO safe to buy?
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