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YE55 NCY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,432 mi
Last recorded169,432 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 169,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on inner disc sides (3.5.1g)

Front underguards fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 169,432 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides on inner disc sides (3.5.1g)

Front underguards fitted

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

Pass 31 May 2016 157,960 miles

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

underguards fitted

Fail 31 May 2016 157,959 miles

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

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

underguards fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 146,190 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 128,195 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 128,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 118,525 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 118,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 114,207 miles

Both front tyres getting abit worn at outer tread edges

Both rear tyres getting low on tread, and getting worn near limits at Inner tread edges

Front to rear metal b/pipe getting abit corroded at N/S/R area, above subframe

Rear B/Pads starting to get abit low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 95,544 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 95,490 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 77,587 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,091 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 NCY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NCY, 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 NCY registered?

YE55 NCY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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