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RE05 YSY

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

162,576 mi
Last recorded162,576 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 162,576 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 162,498 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 23,800 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 214,368 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 192,060 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 192,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 157,803 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 204,000 miles

Emmissions not tested too clean too register

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2011 95,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre was flat

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Jan 2011 95,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear tyre was flat

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2009 66,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YSY 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 69.2%.

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 RE05 YSY, 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 RE05 YSY registered?

RE05 YSY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is RE05 YSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 YSY shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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