MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
234,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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under tray fitted
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
UNDER TRAY FITTED
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
damage to body on nearside rear
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
damage to body on nearside rear
offside front tyre low and worn uneven on edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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MT05 YKB is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?
MT05 YKB is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 July 2005.
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