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YH55 AEM

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

85,423 mi
Last recorded85,423 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 AEM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,423 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 76,540 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,815 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 67,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 59,504 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 59,498 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,286 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 53,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 44,633 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,968 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 20,837 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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YH55 AEM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YH55 AEM, 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 YH55 AEM registered?

YH55 AEM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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