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YE55 NBN

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

232,359 mi
Last recorded232,359 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 232,359 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front n rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 218,723 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 208,432 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front | offside front | nearside rear | offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted.

Fail 9 Jan 2021 208,432 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front | offside front | nearside rear | offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

under-trays fitted.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 188,209 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 188,203 miles

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2018 171,496 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 157,151 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 145,144 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 131,755 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 118,589 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 115,415 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 107,201 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,535 miles

both sides rear c/v joints are leaking grease.

rear sub-frame rubber mounts seem soft but not split

Fail 6 Oct 2011 95,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

both sides rear c/v joints are leaking grease.

rear sub-frame rubber mounts seem soft but not split

Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,656 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 51,393 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 51,393 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 36,187 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 35,804 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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YE55 NBN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NBN, 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 NBN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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