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YD55 KCC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

83,267 mi
Last recorded83,267 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 83,267 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has cut in tread

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,481 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2013 72,396 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 64,480 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2012 64,480 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 55,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safetly catch sticking

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels and floor

Fail 10 Sep 2011 55,367 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safetly catch sticking

plastic covers prevent examination of outer sill panels and floor

Fail 16 Sep 2010 47,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 47,739 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,033 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 35,167 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 34,706 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 34,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 KCC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YD55 KCC, 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 KCC registered?

YD55 KCC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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