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YH55 RUY

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

170,647 mi
Last recorded170,647 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 RUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 170,647 miles

play inner steering arms

rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2018 170,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

play inner steering arms

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2017 164,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 139,874 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 139,874 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 137,979 miles

cover under car all round

Pass 14 Oct 2013 126,673 miles

245/40/18/93y dunlop

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2013 126,673 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

245/40/18/93y dunlop

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2012 111,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front brake discs corroded and worn (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

nearside rear child seat fitted

rear brake discs corrodeing

strong advisory that the nearside rear lower suspension arm rear bush is worn (advise replacement)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 111,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded and worn (may be below minimum thickness if measured)

nearside rear child seat fitted

rear brake discs corrodeing

strong advisory that the nearside rear lower suspension arm rear bush is worn (advise replacement)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 96,033 miles

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

wiper blades poor (advise replacement)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 96,033 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wiper blades poor (advise replacement)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 74,155 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2010 74,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 55,134 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 54,554 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

o/s rear tyre cut in tread ,down to cords

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,359 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 23,185 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 RUY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RUY, 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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YH55 RUY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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