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YA05 YRN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,098 mi
Last recorded186,098 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 YRN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 186,098 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 174,983 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 163,234 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 131,355 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 111,951 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 65,247 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2012 65,185 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 61,683 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 58,303 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,303 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,408 miles

Front brakes getting low.

Warning light on dash for PDC failure.

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 YRN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

YA05 YRN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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