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YC55 BHE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

171,703 mi
Last recorded171,703 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 BHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 171,703 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 171,691 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 170,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 168,821 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 162,506 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 154,363 miles

drivers rear door damaged

squeak from o/s/r shock absorber area

Fail 23 Jul 2020 154,363 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

drivers rear door damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2019 144,615 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 133,096 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 133,073 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff (1.1.11 (c))

both front brake flexis perishing

Pass 20 Jul 2017 119,715 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 103,529 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,905 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 93,905 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 70,989 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 70,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 68,199 miles

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 10 Apr 2013 61,940 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn on outer shoulders.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 55,809 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 55,803 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 49,869 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 49,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2009 42,115 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 42,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 32,740 miles

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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YC55 BHE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YC55 BHE, 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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What year was YC55 BHE registered?

YC55 BHE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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