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YD05 YLF

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 YLF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 114,532 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 111,656 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 89,333 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009
Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,553 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 60,051 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 45,240 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,240 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 YLF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver 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 YD05 YLF, 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 YLF registered?

YD05 YLF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 March 2005.

Is YD05 YLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 YLF 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.

Does YD05 YLF have outstanding finance?

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