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YH55 WUJ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

176,678 mi
Last recorded176,678 miles
Recorded on2 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 WUJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2019 176,678 miles

oil leak

Fail 2 May 2019 176,678 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2018 168,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2018 168,588 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 May 2017 160,105 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 160,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 152,951 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 152,933 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 152,933 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 145,160 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 133,371 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 133,371 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 120,474 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 109,949 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 97,126 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 11 Nov 2009 85,839 miles

front no. plate in poor condition.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,301 miles

front number plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 7 Aug 2008 62,059 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 WUJ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

YH55 WUJ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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