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YB05 KYC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

153,387 mi
Last recorded153,387 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 153,387 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vin plate not found

Fail 8 Aug 2024 153,387 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vin plate not found

Pass 31 Jul 2023 142,255 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 138,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2021 134,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Aug 2020 127,727 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,947 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check inner pads for wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface rust on brake pipes at front.

Fail 30 Jul 2019 120,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin check inner pads for wear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface rust on brake pipes at front.

Pass 6 Aug 2018 111,602 miles

surface rust on some brake pipes front and rear.

undertrays etc fitted obscuring some test items.

Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,164 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 92,335 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,117 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,717 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,382 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 64,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,771 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 47,909 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,072 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,567 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 KYC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YB05 KYC, 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 YB05 KYC registered?

YB05 KYC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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The MOT history for YB05 KYC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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