MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated hose cracked inner core exposed . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated splitting and cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small section corroded near flexy hose in wheel arch , ok at present. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe, nearside of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush, marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipes to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips to offside (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long pipes to rear marked yellow (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips to offside (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
undertray insecure
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
engine warning light illuminated
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
puncture warning light illuminated
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to n/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to o/s/r brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection
engine warning light illuminated
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
puncture warning light illuminated
near and off side front to rear brake pipes pitted/
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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YB55 AAF is a 2006 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2006 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 103,160 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 YB55 AAF, 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 20 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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YB55 AAF is a 2006 BMW 525, first registered on 12 January 2006.
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