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NC05 YZR

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,320 mi
Last recorded166,320 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 YZR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 166,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 158,072 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 16 Oct 2017 158,049 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jul 2016 145,664 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2015 130,291 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 130,291 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil level low

Pass 12 Jul 2014 121,269 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 116,435 miles

offside front tyrer crackeds in tread (perished)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 112,150 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 112,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,160 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 108,160 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 104,164 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,412 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 86,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 62,357 miles

o/r tyre wrong rotation n/r tyre wrong rotation

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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NC05 YZR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 NC05 YZR, 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

How do I check the history of NC05 YZR?

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What year was NC05 YZR registered?

NC05 YZR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 July 2005.

Is NC05 YZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 YZR shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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