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YE55 WWT

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

210,325 mi
Last recorded210,325 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 WWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018 210,325 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 203,402 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 189,803 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 173,981 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 165,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 155,769 miles

head light clening device H.I.D lights

Fail 9 Dec 2013 155,658 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

head light clening device H.I.D lights

Pass 11 Dec 2012 146,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to clean to read

Pass 9 Dec 2011 131,464 miles

N/S/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

emissions to clean to be read

Fail 8 Dec 2011 131,408 miles

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

N/S/rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

emissions to clean to be read

Pass 7 Jan 2011 115,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 91,106 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 91,009 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2008 73,749 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 WWT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE55 WWT registered?

YE55 WWT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is YE55 WWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 WWT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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