MOT Status
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216,615 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Iteams on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle fail to increase and decrease at equal rates (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim not tested no pattern due to contaminated lens (4.1.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords extremely perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely both x 2 (1.3.1 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
tyre pressure warning lamp on
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Lower Engine cover covering testable components.
Front Inner Oil leak engine oil leak
Nearside Front Brake sensor relocated.
Nearside Front Outer Cuts on outer edge of tyre but not showing internal beading.
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted so full inspection of under vehicle not possible
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under trays fitted so full inspection of under vehicle not possible
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front bumper damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
play offside front rack arm
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front discs worn
offside front tyre nail & worn on both rdges
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
play offside front rack arm
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front number plate cracked
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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YC05 YXS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 YC05 YXS, 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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YC05 YXS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2005.
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