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YR55 OGN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,673 mi
Last recorded174,673 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 174,673 miles

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Oil leak

Underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Fail 12 Oct 2015 174,552 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted unable to check some components

Oil leak

Underbody covers fitted unable to check some components

Pass 7 Oct 2014 149,096 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 122,448 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Sep 2013 122,448 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 108,025 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 108,010 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,300 miles

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

Front brake disks worn

Fail 8 Oct 2011 101,119 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disks worn

Pass 14 Oct 2010 93,443 miles

Extensive under bonnet & under floor plastic covers limit inspection of some components

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

Nearside rear jacking pad missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 84,152 miles

2x child seats fitted to rear , partial inspection only of adult belt.

Cracks in nearside rear lamp unit

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

Front brake discs worn / lipped

Front bumper broken on lower offside corner

Nearside rear jacking pad missing

Nearside sill cover split / broken at rear

Pass 23 Sep 2008 73,891 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 OGN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YR55 OGN, 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 OGN registered?

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

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