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YP55 BFO

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

214,676 mi
Last recorded214,676 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 BFO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 214,676 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 192,777 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 192,777 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2021 189,029 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 184,224 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 184,124 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 175,428 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 169,350 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 159,742 miles

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

undertray fitted/ubcc/child seat fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 153,412 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted/child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat

Pass 19 Mar 2015 147,439 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 142,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 133,679 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 133,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 120,273 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 120,273 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2012 119,387 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leka from rear diff

Pass 10 May 2011 100,287 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,704 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 82,035 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Oct 2008 75,303 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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YP55 BFO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YP55 BFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 BFO registered?

YP55 BFO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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