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YA05 XZH

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

193,470 mi
Last recorded193,470 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2019 193,470 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 193,470 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine bad oil leak from oil filter cap loose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 183,545 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 183,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing orange light (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour showing orange light (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2016 182,336 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 182,336 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 176,018 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 165,523 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2013 153,240 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 23 May 2012 136,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 121,327 miles

Level control system warning light on

Pass 2 Nov 2010 110,653 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 89,336 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 89,336 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 70,470 miles

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

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 XZH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XZH, 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 XZH registered?

YA05 XZH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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