MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,914 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Both head lamp beam patterns poor
Engine oil level on minimum
Front brake discs & pads worn to limit
Hand brake travel long
NS parking brake performance is poor
OSR tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Both front tyres worn on inner edges
Both head lamp beam patterns poor
Engine oil level on minimum
Front brake discs & pads worn to limit
Hand brake travel long
NS parking brake performance is poor
OSR tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm
Engine oil level found low
Front brake pads worn
Hand brake travel slightly long
NSF anti roll bar link upper rubber in poor condition
OS screen wiper poor
OSF anti roll bar link upper rubber in poor condition
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Handbrake travel slightly long
N/S/R outer position light inoperative (One of two)
O/S steering arm has slight play in
Oil level on minimum
Windscreen wipers poor
Front brake discs worn (Pads ok)
Possible exhaust blow at manifold
Both front tyres worn on edges
Child seat fitted to O/S/R. Unable to test adult belt.
Cut to O/S/F tyre
Both front tyres worn on edges
Child seat fitted to O/S/R. Unable to test adult belt.
Cut to O/S/F tyre
Front brake discs worn (Pads ok)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Possible exhaust blow at manifold
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front tyres worn on edges
Child seats x 2 fitted to rear
Hand brake travel long
O/S/R tyre worn to limit of 1.6 mm
Possible puncture to O/S/F tyre
Front brake discs worn
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YC55 XBW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YC55 XBW, 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 XBW registered?
YC55 XBW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2005.
Is YC55 XBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for YC55 XBW shows 15 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.
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