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YF05 LDC

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,888 mi
Last recorded111,888 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 LDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 111,888 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 105,979 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 98,444 miles

Brake fluid level light on

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,141 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 88,141 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 76,691 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on insides

Fail 19 Nov 2012 76,691 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on insides

Pass 20 Oct 2011 63,849 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,657 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 41,358 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

vehicle inspected whilst wet

Pass 14 Jan 2009 35,651 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 35,651 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 32,349 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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YF05 LDC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol 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 YF05 LDC, 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 YF05 LDC registered?

YF05 LDC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 2005.

Is YF05 LDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 LDC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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