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Y2 ATG

2005 BMW 525

Yellow Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

232,264 mi
Last recorded232,264 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY2 ATG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 232,264 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 229,983 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2023 228,296 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 223,105 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 222,073 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 222,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2019 216,817 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 205,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 195,000 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 182,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 171,811 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 153,902 miles

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Pass 22 Apr 2013 145,728 miles

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Pass 26 Apr 2012 136,488 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 119,770 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 119,628 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 102,041 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 92,256 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

off and near side rear brake discs show a lipped edge.

off side front, near side fron and off side rear tyres tread show deep splits.

undershield fitted.

Pass 7 Jul 2008 71,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jul 2008 70,770 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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Y2 ATG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Yellow with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 Y2 ATG, 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

How do I check the history of Y2 ATG?

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What year was Y2 ATG registered?

Y2 ATG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is Y2 ATG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y2 ATG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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