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YC05 SLZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,821 mi
Last recorded94,821 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 SLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2014 94,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 91,117 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,410 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 79,101 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

nearside park brake just within limits

Pass 10 Jul 2010 73,093 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 73,091 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 May 2009 66,918 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 59,664 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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YC05 SLZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC05 SLZ, 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 YC05 SLZ registered?

YC05 SLZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is YC05 SLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 SLZ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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