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N7 YAC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,807 mi
Last recorded145,807 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 YAC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2022 145,807 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play left (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 145,791 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going from front to middle/rear join - chalked (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative both (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached 1 bolt loose, 2 bolts snapped in subframe (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft badly damaged outer cv joint cracked/weakened (6.1.7 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet sound deadening (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe going from front to middle/rear join (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both - going to flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front bonnet struts defective

Front centre grill damaged/insecure

Hazard warning switch faulty hazard pattern iregular, repair required (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - 2454018 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources bulb flashing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush going through knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated 2454018 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper starting to smear windscreen

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush going through knuckle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted covering components

fuel flap actuator not working

undertray covers fitted covering components

Offside Front coil spring not seated properly, spring sitting outside shock absorber. suspect wrong spring fitted

airbag/srs warning message on infotainment screen, but no telltale light warning on dashboard - no criteria*

Pass 21 Oct 2021 141,554 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 141,554 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 136,980 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2019 118,967 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 108,691 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 99,422 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,016 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 79,115 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,610 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2014 72,610 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 58,782 miles

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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N7 YAC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N7 YAC, 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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N7 YAC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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