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BU05 YXE

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

194,496 mi
Last recorded194,496 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 YXE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 194,496 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2018 184,385 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jan 2018 184,385 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 173,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 162,036 miles

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

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

both sides rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

steering / suspension has play

Fail 9 Jan 2016 162,036 miles

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

Headlamp insecure both sides has temp repair, advise both light units replaced (1.7.3)

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

both sides rear tyres splitting on inner sidewalls

steering / suspension has play

Pass 26 Nov 2014 151,089 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 133,573 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 155,274 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 99,570 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 83,290 miles

NUMBER PLATES HAVE JUST STARTED TO GO OFF COLOUR

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Nov 2010 83,289 miles

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

DRAINED OIL FROM THE ENGINE BY SUCKING OIL OUT OF THE DIP STICK TUBE AS THE OIL LEVEL WAS WAY OVER THE MAX MARK

NUMBER PLATES HAVE JUST STARTED TO GO OFF COLOUR

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 71,255 miles

NSF TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

OSR TYRE TREAD IS WORN NEAR THE LEGAL MIN

REMOVED CENTRE SEAT BELT CATCH FROM UNDER LOWER SEAT AND PUT IN CORRECT PLACE

RESTRAINT SYSTEM FAULT TELL TALE LAMP IS ON

Pass 12 Sep 2008 61,808 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VECHILE COVERED IN FULL UNDER TRAY.

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 YXE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YXE, 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 YXE registered?

BU05 YXE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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