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MT05 YJX

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,625 mi
Last recorded154,625 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 YJX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2021 154,625 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front & rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 150,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 150,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 149,046 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 149,046 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside & Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 141,698 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 141,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen image incorrect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail split to excess (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential has oil contamination

Pass 12 Aug 2017 133,215 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hose (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from engine o/side, plus oil leak from rear axel diff area

slight wear in handbrake ratchet

Pass 3 Aug 2016 118,375 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 107,011 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 100,989 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 100,989 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 899,450 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 89,947 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2012 75,728 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 68,742 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 61,788 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 61,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

all 4 tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2009 47,317 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 47,317 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 31,881 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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MT05 YJX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT05 YJX, 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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What year was MT05 YJX registered?

MT05 YJX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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