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YC55 GKA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

225,980 mi
Last recorded225,980 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 GKA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 225,980 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front nail in centre band

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2016 211,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Sep 2015 195,878 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 167,233 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 153,414 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 129,900 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 129,354 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 109,776 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 109,776 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 96,815 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 96,623 miles

Centre Rear Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 83,513 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2008 81,739 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 GKA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 YC55 GKA, 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

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What year was YC55 GKA registered?

YC55 GKA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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