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MM05 YUE

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

190,123 mi
Last recorded190,123 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 YUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 190,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 181,564 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 181,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2019 168,080 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 153,113 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 153,112 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2017 150,556 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + nail in centre of tread ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 150,556 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre + nail in centre of tread ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 146,656 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 143,848 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 139,656 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2014 139,656 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 133,696 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 129,258 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 123,893 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,124 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 103,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2008 93,941 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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MM05 YUE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey 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 MM05 YUE, 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.

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MM05 YUE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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