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YD05 WSN

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

239,496 mi
Last recorded239,496 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 WSN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 239,496 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 198,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 162,312 miles

surface corrosion rear brake pipes over axle

Fail 26 Apr 2013 162,287 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion rear brake pipes over axle

wipers and washers poor

Pass 8 Apr 2013 161,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill guards fitted

Pass 18 May 2012 146,544 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 130,377 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers hiding everything including brake resevoir

oil leak?

play nearside rear lower hub bush

rear brake pipes furring and starting to rust

Fail 25 May 2011 130,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers hiding everything including brake resevoir

oil leak?

play nearside rear lower hub bush

rear brake pipes furring and starting to rust

Pass 1 Jun 2010 119,320 miles

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

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

cut in tread area of offside rear tyre

puncture warning light on

Pass 22 May 2009 107,235 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 106,822 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 106,819 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 86,640 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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YD05 WSN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YD05 WSN, 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 YD05 WSN registered?

YD05 WSN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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