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YB05 KLO

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,130 mi
Last recorded176,130 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KLO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 176,130 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,129 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 162,126 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn top arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides o/s 1.5mm n/s 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2019 146,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly detached

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 139,672 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 139,672 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2017 132,816 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 132,816 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 127,924 miles

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 May 2016 127,924 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 119,353 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 119,353 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 99,970 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 97,297 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre perished and starting to split

osf osr and nsr tyre worn on edges

Fail 23 Apr 2013 97,251 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr tyre perished and starting to split

osf osr and nsr tyre worn on edges

Pass 18 May 2012 93,859 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 93,859 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 91,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,713 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 88,901 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,215 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 77,001 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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YB05 KLO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YB05 KLO, 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 YB05 KLO registered?

YB05 KLO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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