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YF55 WNZ

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,901 mi
Last recorded180,901 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 WNZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 180,901 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 180,900 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 177,696 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 169,068 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 169,068 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 156,621 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 147,312 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 138,341 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 133,677 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 133,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 100,177 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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YF55 WNZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YF55 WNZ, 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 YF55 WNZ registered?

YF55 WNZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is YF55 WNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 WNZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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