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Y100 PTS

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

58,817 mi
Last recorded58,817 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY100 PTS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 58,817 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 58,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 57,462 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 56,168 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 54,605 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 52,922 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 50,705 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2018 39,921 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 39,091 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 35,286 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 30,444 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 28,211 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Oct 2011 20,954 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 17,064 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 12,879 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,891 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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Y100 PTS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 Y100 PTS, 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 Y100 PTS registered?

Y100 PTS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is Y100 PTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y100 PTS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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