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YB05 MZE

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

193,005 mi
Last recorded193,005 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 MZE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 193,005 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 193,005 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2018 187,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 187,825 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2017 173,158 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 160,389 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 156,138 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 141,623 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 127,524 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 117,963 miles

off side and near side front tyres inner edges badly worn

Pass 1 Aug 2011 108,413 miles

near side front tyre inner edge bald

near side rear tyre getting close to legal limits

off side front tyre inner edge bald and very close to legal limits

Pass 1 Jun 2010 96,884 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 79,418 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and low on the inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2009 79,418 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre worn low on the inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly and low on the inner edge

offside rear tyre worn unevenly and bald on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2008 61,991 miles

all road wheels have slight damage to outer bead rims

front brake pads getting low and discs slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

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 MZE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

YB05 MZE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is YB05 MZE safe to buy?

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