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YA55 OZS

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,051 mi
Last recorded99,051 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 OZS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 99,051 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2012 99,051 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,367 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,398 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 72,765 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 72,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YA55 OZS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YA55 OZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YA55 OZS?

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What year was YA55 OZS registered?

YA55 OZS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is YA55 OZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA55 OZS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YA55 OZS have outstanding finance?

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