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YC55 ZZR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,119 mi
Last recorded162,119 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 162,119 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 157,547 miles

offside front brake pipe started to corrod

rear brake pads low

Fail 5 Sep 2018 157,545 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REARS (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens seriously defective NO BEAM IMAGES (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

offside front brake pipe started to corrod

rear brake pads low

Pass 4 Aug 2017 154,390 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 148,494 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 141,618 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 136,482 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 128,032 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 123,334 miles

Air bag warning on indicating system malfunction

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2011 107,919 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2011 107,919 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2010 96,992 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 86,091 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 ZZR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZZR, 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 ZZR registered?

YC55 ZZR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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