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YK55 HZN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

174,228 mi
Last recorded174,228 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 174,228 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake has slight imbalance

Pass 30 Jun 2017 171,630 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 165,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from centre to rear brake flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and under body covers fittted

Fail 26 Apr 2016 165,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides from centre to rear brake flexis both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner arch (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

engine and under body covers fittted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 142,828 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 125,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre down to 3mm (245/40Y18 Run flat)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2013 107,610 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Apr 2013 107,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2012 89,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 89,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

osf inner sidelight not working..rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 22 Apr 2010 59,197 miles

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

full undertrays fitted

nsr tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,859 miles

both front tyres worn/poor shape inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2008 28,369 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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YK55 HZN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HZN, 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 YK55 HZN registered?

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

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