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YK55 HSA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

205,424 mi
Last recorded205,424 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HSA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 205,424 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 201,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 193,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 186,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2021 186,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both headlights slightly tarnished

Pass 7 Feb 2020 167,843 miles

Significant play both front suspension lower (curved) arm bushes

Significant play nearside track rod end

Pass 4 Feb 2019 161,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2018 157,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise camber check

Fail 5 Feb 2018 157,492 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

advise camber check

Pass 30 Jan 2017 151,382 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 143,141 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 137,650 miles

front tyres starting to wear thin to the outer edjes

soot deposits/ smell throw the heater vents due to a leak of exhuast gases in the engine bay

Fail 9 Jan 2015 137,650 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake wear warning light displayed on the dash

front tyres starting to wear thin to the outer edjes

high level brake light not working or not connected

light ilumination warning light displayed on the bash

soot deposits/ smell throw the heater vents due to a leak of exhuast gases in the engine bay

tyre pressure warning light displayed on the dash

Pass 29 Jan 2014 130,232 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 116,698 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 96,900 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 84,515 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 84,515 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 67,783 miles

Oil on engine undertray, recommend inspection.

neraside handbrake efficiency is lower than offside.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 67,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil on engine undertray, recommend inspection.

neraside handbrake efficiency is lower than offside.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 50,820 miles

damage wheel rims.

stone chips front windscreen.

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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YK55 HSA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YK55 HSA, 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 HSA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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