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YG55 UBA

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,243 mi
Last recorded119,243 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UBA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 119,243 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,051 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 92,664 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 87,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre

Fail 2 Mar 2013 87,035 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight sidewall damage to o/s/f tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2012 80,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 80,836 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,789 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 64,220 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 64,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s front tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s rear tyre bald on inner edge (advise replacement)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 55,337 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 55,337 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,687 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 UBA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?

YG55 UBA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is YG55 UBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 UBA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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