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YE55 XAR

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

320,822 mi
Last recorded320,822 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XAR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 320,822 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 194,595 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 184,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 184,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2013 171,091 miles

zero emissions detected

Fail 14 Feb 2013 170,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

zero emissions detected

Pass 27 Feb 2012 156,061 miles

damage to bodywork

nsf tyre wearing on edges

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

osf tyre worn on inner edge

osr tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 139,624 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 124,872 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 105,503 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)

uneven wear on inner edges of both front tyres

Pass 21 Nov 2008 95,739 miles

front tyres starting to ware out of shape on inner edges

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 XAR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR registered?

YE55 XAR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is YE55 XAR safe to buy?

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