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YB05 TKU

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

209,447 mi
Last recorded209,447 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 TKU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 209,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 190,639 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2020 190,636 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced X 2 (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 178,961 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 167,117 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 153,051 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 118,245 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 102,571 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 90,641 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 79,593 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,803 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 48,652 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 42,821 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 42,821 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

wiper blades required soon

Pass 3 Aug 2009 38,023 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 37,364 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 28,709 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 TKU is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

YB05 TKU is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 July 2005.

Is YB05 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 TKU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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