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WK05 TYC

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,512 mi
Last recorded133,512 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 TYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 133,512 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 133,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 92,532 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 88,721 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,595 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2013 66,911 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 66,911 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,235 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 48,283 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 39,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 32,974 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008
Fail 28 Mar 2008 23,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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WK05 TYC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WK05 TYC, 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 WK05 TYC registered?

WK05 TYC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 March 2005.

Is WK05 TYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK05 TYC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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