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YG55 XTK

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,940 mi
Last recorded122,940 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XTK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 122,940 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 119,127 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes to flexis greased

Fail 17 Mar 2018 115,052 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Nail in tyre and tearing to tread ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes to flexis greased

n/s/f tyre cracking to tread

Pass 22 Feb 2017 110,853 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2016 106,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

advise oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 92,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 85,479 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 78,293 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,053 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 77,285 miles

slight free play in offside rear top suspension arm

Fail 17 Aug 2010 65,155 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on tread not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 65,155 miles

Nearside front tyre cut on tread not deep enough to reach cords

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 51,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2009 51,720 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside bonnet latch sticking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,525 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 XTK is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YG55 XTK, 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 YG55 XTK registered?

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

Is YG55 XTK safe to buy?

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