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RE05 YOF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,443 mi
Last recorded127,443 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YOF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 127,443 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,502 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 114,273 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front and rear arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 108,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 108,732 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 103,614 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2022 103,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,142 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,686 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,698 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Dec 2017 84,096 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,713 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,954 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,089 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and has cracks in tread pattern.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 59,803 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2012 40,209 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 40,209 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,028 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 34,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Fail 15 Jan 2009 28,350 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,350 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,556 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 23,556 miles

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

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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RE05 YOF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RE05 YOF, 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

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What year was RE05 YOF registered?

RE05 YOF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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