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YC55 ZDA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

211,007 mi
Last recorded211,007 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 211,007 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front & both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 211,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 205,982 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 205,982 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 195,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 195,218 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 182,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 171,373 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 168,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 165,087 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 156,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 133,642 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2010 133,642 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2009 134,104 miles

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

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

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 ZDA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZDA, 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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YC55 ZDA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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