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G8 YNO

2005 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,708 mi
Last recorded148,708 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG8 YNO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 148,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 141,037 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency 18% - Brakes requires attention

Undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2019 131,878 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2018 125,590 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 119,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 111,527 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in offside front rack joint

Under tray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 111,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect MAIN (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in offside front rack joint

Under tray fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2015 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 88,089 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 166,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2013 162,074 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2012

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 May 2012

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 156,921 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 156,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 128,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 103,617 miles

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,812 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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G8 YNO is a 2005 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 G8 YNO, 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 G8 YNO registered?

G8 YNO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is G8 YNO safe to buy?

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