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YF05 PVZ

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

90,785 mi
Last recorded90,785 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 PVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 90,785 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing.

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 88,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on both side fronts pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 88,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on both side fronts pipe to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive leak on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 86,070 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 83,386 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,431 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 73,625 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 65,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,272 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 58,204 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 58,202 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 54,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight play in steering, o/s.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 51,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,748 miles

both front head lamps missted lenses

Fail 12 Jun 2015 45,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front head lamps missted lenses

Pass 7 Jun 2014 39,853 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 34,191 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 30,095 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 26,518 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,649 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 16,207 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 PVZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 PVZ, 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 PVZ registered?

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

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