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YF05 UPW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,321 mi
Last recorded146,321 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 UPW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 146,321 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 146,321 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 134,803 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 125,299 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 125,297 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 120,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,979 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 98,291 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Fail 31 Aug 2010 98,291 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 2 Jun 2010 96,569 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 88,572 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,602 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 UPW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF05 UPW, 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.

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What year was YF05 UPW registered?

YF05 UPW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is YF05 UPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 UPW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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