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YA05 ZNG

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

179,263 mi
Last recorded179,263 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 179,263 miles

Slight play in steering rack inner joints.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 166,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 150,423 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 150,423 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 132,450 miles

Rear brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2012 116,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 99,123 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres slight wear at inner edges

Pass 7 Oct 2010 84,422 miles

air bag warning light on

tyre puncture warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2009 70,705 miles

air bag warning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,861 miles

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

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

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 ZNG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZNG, 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 ZNG registered?

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

Is YA05 ZNG safe to buy?

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