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YE55 XTH

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,468 mi
Last recorded212,468 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2024 212,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays fitted front to rear.

Pass 8 Dec 2021 164,223 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 164,223 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 160,492 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 154,732 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 145,964 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 146,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 136,235 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 136,235 miles

Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 133,334 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Oct 2014 133,317 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2013 125,995 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 125,995 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 114,995 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 110,498 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 103,356 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,132 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 72,383 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 XTH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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