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YE55 XKU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,769 mi
Last recorded162,769 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 162,769 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Nov 2018 162,769 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 150,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 150,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 139,224 miles

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted.

Fail 13 Apr 2015 132,318 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car emission clean did not reg on test

Pass 13 Apr 2015 132,318 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

car emission clean did not reg on test

Pass 11 Apr 2014 123,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 113,606 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 99,833 miles

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

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 9 Apr 2011 84,736 miles

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

front and rear brake pads geting low

rear high level brake light dissconected

Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,209 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 49,733 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 XKU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKU, 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 XKU registered?

YE55 XKU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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