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YB54 TNV

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

232,050 mi
Last recorded232,050 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 TNV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2021 232,050 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lateral pin and bearing, below suspension arm, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lateral pin and bearing, below suspension arm, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod with rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 226,354 miles

under trays

Pass 11 Mar 2019 220,409 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 212,766 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 212,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2016 194,163 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 175,107 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 174,773 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated/minor leak

nearside and offside front headlamps clouding over leading to a reduced quality beam pattern

nearside rear lower hub bush has a significant amount of play

offside front track rod inner ball joint has slight play

offside rear lower hub bush has slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2014 159,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2013 154,751 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 154,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 136,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 8 Oct 2011 117,556 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 95,837 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tray fitted under vehicle restricting inspection.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 76,229 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 70,326 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 53,257 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YB54 TNV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YB54 TNV, 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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YB54 TNV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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