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VK55 YHR

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

209,340 mi
Last recorded209,340 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 YHR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 209,340 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 200,999 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Slight play in track rod inner ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 194,007 miles

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))

Fail 28 Sep 2019 193,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 189,504 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 189,487 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 173,529 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 163,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 154,197 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 139,325 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 119,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 102,045 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 92,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 77,498 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,448 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 60,834 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,264 miles

both front tyres starting to run off

Fail 10 Sep 2008 53,264 miles

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

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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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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