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YE05 TMO

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

396,331 mi
Last recorded396,331 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 TMO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 396,331 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 237,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 224,797 miles

handbrake requries adjustment

Pass 10 Sep 2016 348,226 miles

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

Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 333,352 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 302,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 302,176 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 177,375 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 162,611 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 112,562 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 108,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2010 108,187 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 105,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 87,257 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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YE05 TMO is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YE05 TMO, 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 YE05 TMO registered?

YE05 TMO is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is YE05 TMO safe to buy?

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