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YD55 KBN

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,742 mi
Last recorded98,742 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KBN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 98,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 84,574 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 76,765 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 76,025 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

under body has cover tray fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2020 76,025 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Road wheel fixing missing both side wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both side (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body has cover tray fitted

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 70,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to nsr (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to osr (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 3 May 2017 66,438 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2017 66,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 60,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded going to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 52,793 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 48,268 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 48,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,616 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 42,715 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 27 Oct 2010 37,949 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

no dash lights

Pass 12 Sep 2009 31,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 27,267 miles

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

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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YD55 KBN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YD55 KBN, 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 YD55 KBN registered?

YD55 KBN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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