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YS55 CLV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,904 mi
Last recorded147,904 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 CLV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 147,904 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 140,757 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 137,576 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 134,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 127,743 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 177,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 177,516 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 180,022 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2013 180,022 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2012 159,710 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 159,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 147,922 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 131,439 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 131,439 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 87,510 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 87,474 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)

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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YS55 CLV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver 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 YS55 CLV, 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 YS55 CLV registered?

YS55 CLV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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