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YE55 MFP

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,612 mi
Last recorded215,612 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 MFP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 215,612 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 203,008 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 170,145 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 170,145 miles

Engine Covers and Under Trays Fitted not Allowing Full Inspection of Components

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 162,872 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 162,871 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 155,337 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 155,336 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 146,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 138,606 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 134,234 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2013 126,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to register

Pass 27 Nov 2012 112,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 96,738 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Nov 2010 92,622 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 68,462 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,075 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 49,075 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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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YE55 MFP 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 YE55 MFP, 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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YE55 MFP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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