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YE55 XWT

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

145,845 mi
Last recorded145,845 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XWT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 145,845 miles

Front Exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

exhaust mounting clamp broken-system still secure.

Pass 21 Jul 2023 143,169 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 139,694 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 139,533 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 136,591 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 132,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 132,642 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 121,092 miles

Both rear tyres very worn, inner shoulders very worn and close to canvas - advise attention as soon as possible

Front discs worn, lipped and corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber worn

Fail 23 Sep 2019 121,092 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Central hanging and fouling subframe, NSR unclipped and fouling one another - previous repair very poor (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Both rear tyres very worn, inner shoulders very worn and close to canvas - advise attention as soon as possible

Front discs worn, lipped and corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber worn

Pass 17 Sep 2018 113,531 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 113,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2017 110,543 miles

Metal brake pipes corroding above rear axle and suspension.

Pass 7 Sep 2016 107,409 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Both metal brake pipes corroding above rear axle and along nearside inner sill.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 107,409 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Both metal brake pipes corroding above rear axle and along nearside inner sill.

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2015 166,648 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 166,648 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,553 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 81,406 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 67,414 miles

Front discs pitted

Highlevel brake light some of the leds are inoperable

Rear discs pitted on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 57,314 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light illuminated.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2011 49,741 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,741 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 41,411 miles

no opacity detected

Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,234 miles

front tyres bold on edges center 3/4 okay

Fail 18 Dec 2008 31,234 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

front tyres bold on edges center 3/4 okay

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 XWT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 XWT, 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 XWT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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