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YG55 NCV

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,156 mi
Last recorded140,156 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 NCV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2021 140,156 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from the central mirror ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged lens cracked ()

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rubber bushes to the subframe split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS indicates low tyre pressure

TURBO Noisy

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear - BOLD on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front plastic wheel housing mud guard completely loose

Pass 29 Jun 2020 132,257 miles

n/s/r lower arm outer bush has slight play

Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,821 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 116,514 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 116,514 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear reflector damaged

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 106,218 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 93,206 miles

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

both front tyres wearing ton edges

both rear brake flexy pipes perished slightly

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 29 Jun 2016 93,206 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

both front tyres wearing ton edges

both rear brake flexy pipes perished slightly

n/s rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,830 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2015 81,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,445 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 72,445 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2012 60,542 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake stiff in operation and needs adjusting

nearside and offside front tyres cracked on inner edges

offside froy tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 5 Sep 2011 53,757 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Fail 2 Sep 2011 53,753 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,392 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 44,392 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 37,747 miles

advisory both front tyre treads starting to split

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,353 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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YG55 NCV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YG55 NCV, 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 YG55 NCV registered?

YG55 NCV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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