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YB05 KZS

2005 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,470 mi
Last recorded75,470 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 KZS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2026 75,470 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 74,089 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 71,329 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Plastic under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 67,673 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 64,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wipers smearing

Pass 15 Jan 2021 61,162 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 49,260 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,569 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 36,444 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 29,483 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 27,321 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 23,052 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 17,707 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 14,883 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 11,672 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 KZS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS registered?

YB05 KZS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is YB05 KZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 KZS shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YB05 KZS have outstanding finance?

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