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YH55 HSN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,491 mi
Last recorded171,491 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 HSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 171,491 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak under engine ()

Pass 22 May 2017 150,615 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 150,552 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 118,532 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded steel pipe across back sub frame showing corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 13 May 2016 118,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishapen (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mishapen (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

possible injector blow bye

Pass 8 May 2015 88,775 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 84,588 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 May 2013 78,833 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 70,455 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 70,455 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,345 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 56,345 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 45,558 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 32,984 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 HSN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HSN, 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 YH55 HSN registered?

YH55 HSN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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