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YA05 YFU

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,567 mi
Last recorded130,567 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YFU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 130,567 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 127,185 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 122,113 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 122,113 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 114,213 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 113,489 miles

Centre brake light partly working.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Poor running from vehicle.

Travel in handbrake.

Fail 14 May 2013 113,489 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Centre brake light partly working.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Poor running from vehicle.

Travel in handbrake.

Pass 28 May 2012 103,970 miles

Centre stop light partly working

Front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Nearside handbrake reading low

Rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Fail 28 May 2012 103,970 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre stop light partly working

Front tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Nearside handbrake reading low

Rear tyres starting to wear low on inner edges

Pass 13 May 2011 92,614 miles

Centre stop light partly working.

Nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre on legal limit on inner edge.

Pass 26 May 2010 82,832 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,320 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 57,290 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 YFU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol 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 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

YA05 YFU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is YA05 YFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 YFU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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