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YE05 YZL

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,951 mi
Last recorded124,951 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 YZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 124,951 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 124,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2013 120,953 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 107,115 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 86,759 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 80,123 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 80,123 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2009 72,490 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 72,490 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 54,162 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 YZL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YE05 YZL, 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

How do I check the history of YE05 YZL?

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What year was YE05 YZL registered?

YE05 YZL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 May 2005.

Is YE05 YZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE05 YZL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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