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FH05 YBB

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

217,760 mi
Last recorded217,760 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 YBB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 217,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside & offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside & offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 217,682 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both nearside & offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both nearside & offside. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both nearside & offside. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 206,308 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 186,122 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2019 186,122 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 171,124 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 171,124 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 162,873 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre.

o/s/r brake hose slight perishing.

rear arm bushes slight wear.

rear brakes worn.

Pass 23 Feb 2016 153,770 miles

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

front brakes worn.

front tyres worn and perished

rear tyre worn on inner edge, nail in o/s/r

Pass 10 Mar 2015 146,401 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 146,401 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 145,566 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 145,566 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 138,893 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 131,433 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 120,833 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 110,924 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 99,989 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,046 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 88,046 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

frot brake discs worn

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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FH05 YBB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH05 YBB, 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 FH05 YBB registered?

FH05 YBB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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