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YD05 XLN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

273,501 mi
Last recorded273,501 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 XLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 273,501 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 270,443 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 262,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 262,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2021 247,925 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 238,331 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 238,331 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 229,472 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 213,792 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 199,919 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 199,918 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 189,186 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 142,477 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 142,477 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2014 163,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 153,563 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 153,563 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 142,642 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 142,642 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2011 131,567 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2011 131,567 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 120,058 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 May 2010 120,058 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 108,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2008 100,078 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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YD05 XLN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XLN, 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 YD05 XLN registered?

YD05 XLN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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