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BD05 YRV

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,109 mi
Last recorded153,109 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 YRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 153,109 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 15,308 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 146,085 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 146,083 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 140,086 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 140,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 130,501 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 120,066 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front inner (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,836 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 98,161 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 85,737 miles

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

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

smoke test too clean to read.

Pass 16 Jun 2014 70,455 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 64,707 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,617 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jun 2012 54,617 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 45,393 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 36,266 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 26,604 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 19,127 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

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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BD05 YRV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BD05 YRV, 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 BD05 YRV registered?

BD05 YRV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is BD05 YRV safe to buy?

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