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OV05 YSR

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,522 mi
Last recorded160,522 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 YSR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 160,522 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint and pin show signs of wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 149,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Sep 2022 149,202 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Sep 2021 140,454 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 140,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 129,423 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 129,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 117,510 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 115,341 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,960 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 111,960 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 106,515 miles

Under try and engine cover fitted at time of test.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 99,514 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 92,044 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 86,477 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 76,089 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 67,864 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,883 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 46,465 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 46,379 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 35,131 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,432 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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OV05 YSR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OV05 YSR, 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 OV05 YSR registered?

OV05 YSR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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