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YA05 KUY

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

235,874 mi
Last recorded235,874 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 KUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 235,874 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 231,026 miles

vehicle fitted with all under shields

Pass 3 Dec 2014 214,540 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 214,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 198,480 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 198,480 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 183,436 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front alloys are diffrent to back two alloys, tyre size same

Pass 7 Dec 2012 183,436 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front alloys are diffrent to back two alloys, tyre size same

Pass 20 Oct 2011 166,121 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 148,175 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 130,319 miles

slight play in end of offside steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2009 130,319 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight play in end of offside steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2008 109,498 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 104,337 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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YA05 KUY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YA05 KUY, 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 YA05 KUY registered?

YA05 KUY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2005.

Is YA05 KUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 KUY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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