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YG55 TYT

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,832 mi
Last recorded104,832 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 TYT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 104,832 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,981 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to access fuel cap

Fail 19 Feb 2021 101,981 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

unable to access fuel cap

Pass 15 Feb 2020 94,236 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 94,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 86,085 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 86,068 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 77,161 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure system indicates fault

Fail 26 Jan 2018 77,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 70,258 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 62,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,692 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2014 58,692 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EM light on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2013 53,275 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 46,665 miles

air bag light on

Pass 14 Oct 2011 39,797 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,104 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 30,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 24,410 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 TYT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YG55 TYT, 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 TYT registered?

YG55 TYT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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