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GD05 YLA

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,758 mi
Last recorded76,758 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 YLA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 76,758 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 74,368 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 74,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 69,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear diff leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 64,103 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 58,077 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,357 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 38,820 miles

N/S/F Tyre tread begin: to wear on inner edge.

Pass 20 May 2008 28,122 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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GD05 YLA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GD05 YLA, 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 GD05 YLA registered?

GD05 YLA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is GD05 YLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD05 YLA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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