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YA05 YDC

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 102,773 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 102,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 May 2016 94,037 miles
Fail 14 May 2016 94,037 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not correctly fitted into bulb holder (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 87,931 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,697 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 74,664 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 63,944 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 58,121 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 53,184 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 43,044 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 YDC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YDC, 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

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What year was YA05 YDC registered?

YA05 YDC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 3 August 2005.

Is YA05 YDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 YDC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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