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Y11 GTF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,288 mi
Last recorded127,288 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 GTF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 119,232 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 119,176 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front headlight misting

Offside Front headlight misting

Pass 31 Aug 2021 117,399 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 117,379 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 115,067 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 115,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 112,879 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 108,048 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 108,042 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 104,605 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

carried out smoke test, no reading registered

Fail 5 Oct 2017 104,605 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

carried out smoke test, no reading registered

Pass 13 Oct 2016 101,798 miles

Oil leak ()

carried out smoke test but no reading registered

Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer edges very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

carried out smoke test but no reading registered

suggest 4 wheel alignment

Pass 15 Oct 2015 98,762 miles

nearside front tyre inner and outer edges getting low on tread

smoke test carried out but no reading registered

Pass 16 Sep 2014 94,349 miles

o/s/f tyre worn uneven on inner side wall

Pass 3 Sep 2013 71,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 65,340 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 62,770 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,985 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 31,502 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 21,554 miles

no tread on inner edge of n/s/r tyre

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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Y11 GTF 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 Y11 GTF, 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 Y11 GTF registered?

Y11 GTF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 October 2005.

Is Y11 GTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y11 GTF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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