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YE55 NBJ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,102 mi
Last recorded145,102 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 NBJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 145,102 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 145,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 134,181 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 131,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 126,756 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 126,756 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 116,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 116,708 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,128 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 91,029 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2011 60,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advis front number plate

Pass 18 Jan 2011 60,740 miles

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

advis front number plate

Pass 11 Jan 2010 53,891 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 53,891 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 47,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

air bag light staying on

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,541 miles

air bag light staying on

Pass 6 Nov 2008 47,533 miles

n/s/r tyre very close to limit advise replacment

o/s/f tyre close to limit on edges advise replacment

o/s/r tyre wearing low

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

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 NBJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YE55 NBJ, 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 YE55 NBJ registered?

YE55 NBJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is YE55 NBJ safe to buy?

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