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YF55 XYJ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,669 mi
Last recorded168,669 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XYJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 168,669 miles

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Dec 2016 159,385 miles

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2015 146,240 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 16 Dec 2015 146,238 miles

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

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

both rear tyres close to limit

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Dec 2014 130,289 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 113,286 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2012 95,209 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 86,100 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,755 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 70,103 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,338 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 62,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XYJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YF55 XYJ, 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 XYJ registered?

YF55 XYJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is YF55 XYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF55 XYJ 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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