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BU05 YVN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

196,118 mi
Last recorded196,118 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2020 196,118 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

TPMS Malfunctioning

Pass 3 Jan 2019 192,263 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive from the supercharger (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 184,376 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Undershield fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 174,896 miles

engine covers fitted

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

undershields fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 166,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 151,432 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 134,633 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 112,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Jul 2010 84,200 miles

front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2009 58,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre is wearing on outside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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BU05 YVN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BU05 YVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU05 YVN registered?

BU05 YVN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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