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YC05 TVY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

158,172 mi
Last recorded158,172 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 TVY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 158,172 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 148,097 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 136,877 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 136,877 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 125,397 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 114,553 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing from inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 99,571 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 99,488 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,911 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,129 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 94,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2010 75,132 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,765 miles

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

N/S/F BRAKE sensor wire defective.

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 66,762 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

N/S/F BRAKE sensor wire defective.

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 51,916 miles

n.s.r tyre close to wear bars in middle of tyre

Pass 9 May 2008 51,160 miles

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

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 TVY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol 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 YC05 TVY, 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 TVY registered?

YC05 TVY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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