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YE55 XZF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,447 mi
Last recorded163,447 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 163,447 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 163,447 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 161,079 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 161,079 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 146,155 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 127,214 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,282 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 97,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 77,938 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,857 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,439 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,396 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 43,396 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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 XZF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XZF, 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 XZF registered?

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

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