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YR55 OFZ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,266 mi
Last recorded121,266 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OFZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 121,266 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 115,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 108,262 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 91,231 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,216 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 82,193 miles

brake pad warning on pads appear ok

front brake discs badly worn

front number plate damaged

n/s/r handbrake effort low

o/s/r seat belt buckle cover damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 13 Jan 2012 82,193 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pad warning on pads appear ok

front brake discs badly worn

front number plate damaged

n/s/r handbrake effort low

o/s/r seat belt buckle cover damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Oct 2010 54,866 miles

engine, under body plastic trays fitted...

Fail 19 Oct 2010 54,866 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

engine, under body plastic trays fitted...

Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,624 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 42,520 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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YR55 OFZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 YR55 OFZ, 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 YR55 OFZ registered?

YR55 OFZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is YR55 OFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 OFZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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