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SB05 YPC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,398 mi
Last recorded151,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 YPC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 151,398 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 151,397 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 141,761 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 134,308 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 126,201 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 126,201 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 117,636 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 109,944 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 109,939 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,400 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 104,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement * D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement * D bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault

front tyres are scrubbed

nearside and offside rear wishbone bushes are slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Sep 2016 89,847 miles

Front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 76,404 miles

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

under shields fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 76,398 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure warning light on

under shields fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2014 69,245 miles

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 7 Oct 2013 62,582 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 53,550 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 42,624 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,901 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,440 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 22,174 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 22,174 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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SB05 YPC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SB05 YPC, 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 SB05 YPC registered?

SB05 YPC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is SB05 YPC safe to buy?

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