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YE55 YPM

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

188,004 mi
Last recorded188,004 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 YPM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 188,004 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 174,150 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 158,520 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 158,575 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 144,976 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 122,525 miles

high level brake lite inop

Fail 14 Sep 2013 122,520 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

high level brake lite inop

can not check brakes due to brake fluid leaking

Pass 29 Sep 2012 97,941 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,898 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,737 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 30,037 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 25,310 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 YPM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE55 YPM registered?

YE55 YPM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is YE55 YPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 YPM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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