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YK55 HZY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,730 mi
Last recorded126,730 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HZY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 126,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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' chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 113,366 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 97,331 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 97,331 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 174,084 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 174,082 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 159,219 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 159,219 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 142,224 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 142,204 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 117,147 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 91,083 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 90,545 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 23 Feb 2009 58,747 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 46,839 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 37,267 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 HZY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HZY, 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 HZY registered?

YK55 HZY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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