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YG55 WGM

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,377 mi
Last recorded176,377 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WGM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 176,377 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 171,144 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 168,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 160,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2019 160,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 151,555 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 151,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 139,458 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 139,458 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,243 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 118,117 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 106,841 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 106,841 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 104,934 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 93,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,557 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 82,557 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 71,389 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 60,236 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,883 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 48,883 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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 WGM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

YG55 WGM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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