MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,340 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
undertrays and covers fitted
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper slight play in front bush on track control arm
Pad squeal front and rear.
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system over axle and badly rusted (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer tyre cracking
Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Front Outer tyre cracking
Offside Front Upper slight play in front bush on track control arm
Offside Rear parking brake low on effort
Offside Rear tyre cracking
head lamp patterns just in spec
Nearside Front pad loom rubbing on tyre
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
parking brake effort low
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre has splits on inner sidewall but not to the cords
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside tyre has a cut in the sidewall but not to cords
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
o.s/r tyre close to wear bands slight play in both lower ball joints
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres starting to run off
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres starting to run off
Nail in offside rear tyre
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VK55 YHR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VK55 YHR, 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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VK55 YHR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2005.
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