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YA05 RDZ

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

157,712 mi
Last recorded157,712 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 157,712 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2018 157,514 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached front (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached support bracket broken away (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 Nov 2017 150,196 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 150,196 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 142,697 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside parking brake reading has just met thr requirements

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 137,154 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 132,321 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 119,961 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 118,766 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2010 112,496 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 112,447 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 102,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 86,546 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 RDZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA05 RDZ, 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 RDZ registered?

YA05 RDZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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