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YE55 XAT

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,637 mi
Last recorded90,637 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,637 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Aug 2012 90,637 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 79,009 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 68,742 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 68,742 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 58,730 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 55,107 miles

drivers side rear tyre 4mm keep check

Fail 4 Dec 2008 55,107 miles

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

drivers side rear tyre 4mm keep check

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 XAT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

YE55 XAT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is YE55 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XAT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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