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VO05 YLC

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

150,267 mi
Last recorded150,267 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO05 YLC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 150,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 137,290 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 131,019 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 119,488 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 110,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 102,032 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 102,032 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 94,468 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,707 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 82,669 miles

ADVISE, ENGINE OIL LEAK REQUIRES INVESTIGATION

ADVISE, OSF JACKING BLOCK MISSING

ADVISE, OSR TYRE ONLY 2MM DEPTH

Pass 15 Jul 2008 67,963 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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VO05 YLC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VO05 YLC, 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 VO05 YLC registered?

VO05 YLC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is VO05 YLC safe to buy?

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