MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,307 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre valve leaking slightly
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all front & rear brake discs corroded/pitted
COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE
OIL LEAK
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S/R tyre worn inner edge
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
O/S/R tyre worn inner edge
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
cut in n/s/f tyre tread
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YE55 XAW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 XAW, 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 XAW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2005.
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