MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,179 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
chips in windscreen
engine cover/under trays and sill protectors fitted to vehicle
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
chips in windscreen
engine cover/under trays and sill protectors fitted to vehicle
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (various) (3.6.B.2c)
Hand brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements
NSF tyre cracking/cut in tread
NSF wheel inner rim distorted/buckled
NSR upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter slightly perished
chip(s) in windscreen
engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring inspection
hand brake has limited reserve travel
Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside front to rear (various) (3.6.B.2c)
Hand brake efficiency only just met minimum requirements
NSF tyre cracking/cut in tread
NSF wheel inner rim distorted/buckled
NSR upper suspension arm ball joint gaiter slightly perished
chip(s) in windscreen
engine cover & under trays fitted obscuring inspection
hand brake has limited reserve travel
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
no emissions recorded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs worn
front inner brake pads worn low
osf tyre cut in tread
rear outer brake pads worn low
windscreen cracked/chipped in drivers view to maximum limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front brake discs worn
front inner brake pads worn low
osf tyre cut in tread
rear outer brake pads worn low
windscreen cracked/chipped in drivers view to maximum limit
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YH55 JRV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 JRV, 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 JRV registered?
YH55 JRV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.
Is YH55 JRV safe to buy?
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