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YH55 AGX

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,739 mi
Last recorded144,739 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 AGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 144,739 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2021 137,478 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 133,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 124,006 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 119,017 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 109,504 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 109,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 103,086 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 103,086 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 95,563 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,567 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 80,494 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 73,169 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 63,615 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

passed emissions too low to register on test

Fail 4 Oct 2010 63,583 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

passed emissions too low to register on test

Pass 13 Oct 2009 54,251 miles

passed emissions too low to register on test

Pass 17 Dec 2008 44,597 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 AGX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YH55 AGX, 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 AGX registered?

YH55 AGX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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