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R21 TYS

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

226,377 mi
Last recorded226,377 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR21 TYS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 226,377 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2023 226,376 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2022 218,023 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 218,023 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 209,103 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jack point rubber block missing.

Offside Rear Brake pads sensor wiring insecure.

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim deteriorated.

oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2021 209,102 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative Airbag warning light on (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both side (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks wiring cables insecure in the boot (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side D rubber bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front jack point rubber block missing.

Offside Rear Brake pads sensor wiring insecure.

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim deteriorated.

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2020 202,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 202,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 202,934 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended also damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn chalked marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 196,685 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush slight play

Fail 30 Jan 2019 196,680 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light showing pad wear wires missing and showing light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 190,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 185,728 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 185,728 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 174,421 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 174,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 161,356 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 158,357 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 152,126 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 135,436 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 107,217 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

both front discs are worn.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,024 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 78,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 61,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 36,693 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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R21 TYS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R21 TYS, 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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R21 TYS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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