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BL05 YZB

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

109,960 mi
Last recorded109,960 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 YZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 109,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

travel in hand brake

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,579 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 104,951 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 104,951 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sitting on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 100,871 miles

clutch noisy

h/brake poor 16%

Fail 1 Jul 2019 100,871 miles

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

clutch noisy

h/brake poor 16%

Pass 11 Jul 2018 97,475 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

h/brake poor 16%

Pass 11 Jul 2017 93,696 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear-most (2.4.G.2)

h/brake poor 18%

Fail 10 Jul 2017 93,696 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear-most (2.4.G.2)

h/brake poor 18%

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,942 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 89,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,280 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 84,280 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,197 miles

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

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

both front tyres out of shape

Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,112 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 72,112 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 64,050 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 63,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 56,899 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,170 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 43,155 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 35,010 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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BL05 YZB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BL05 YZB, 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 BL05 YZB registered?

BL05 YZB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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The MOT history for BL05 YZB shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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