MOT Status
ValidMileage
208,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end thread damaged, nut not fully securing . (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When stop lights on ,front side lights come on. (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall bulging. 245/40 R18 97 W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear brake hose pipes starting to deteriorate
brake wear indicator showing on dash board. Pads not visually worn
hand brake light illuminated red
osr out put shaft leaking oil
Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear brake hose pipes starting to deteriorate
brake wear indicator showing on dash board. Pads not visually worn
hand brake light illuminated red
osr out put shaft leaking oil
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s & o/s front brake pads & discs worn
n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s & o/s front brake pads & discs worn
n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak on engine
Front brake pads worn low.
O/S and N/S rear tyres worn on inside edges and both close to legal limit.
rear windows tint darkened
unable to check nearside and offside rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YK55 HLL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 YK55 HLL, 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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YK55 HLL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2005.
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