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YA05 PZX

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,150 mi
Last recorded169,150 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 PZX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 169,150 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 247,518 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jul 2018 247,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 208,135 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 208,127 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,245 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 123,245 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper 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 Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2015 113,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

plastic covers fitted underneath

Pass 12 Jul 2014 110,595 miles

front x2 disc worn

Pass 18 Jul 2013 107,654 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2013 107,654 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2012 103,985 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 103,985 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 98,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,549 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 96,549 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 79,028 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 62,643 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 62,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 PZX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PZX, 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 PZX registered?

YA05 PZX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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