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RE05 YZN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

135,251 mi
Last recorded135,251 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 135,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 132,739 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,948 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 124,449 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 119,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Sep 2015 101,784 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 91,082 miles

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

oil on min

Fail 5 Sep 2014 91,082 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

oil on min

Pass 14 Aug 2013 81,600 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 71,602 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front shocks seam weak

Oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2012 71,575 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front shocks seam weak

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 62,385 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010
Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,931 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,090 miles

emissions too low to register

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,293 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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RE05 YZN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

RE05 YZN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for RE05 YZN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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