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YF05 ZFT

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,431 mi
Last recorded68,431 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 68,431 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 67,922 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 67,922 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2024 66,593 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rivers lightInoperative

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2023 64,908 miles

Engine covers/ Undertrays fitted

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 62,009 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR + NSR

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Worn to 3mm + cracking

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 May 2022 61,948 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt OSR + NSR

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Worn to 3mm + cracking

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 60,543 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 May 2020 59,813 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 53,769 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 47,904 miles

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

child seat fitted

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside front tyre worn bald inner edge

nearside front wiper deteriorated

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2016 38,135 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

undersheilds fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 33,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 32,226 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 31,795 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions not detected on smoke head

Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,673 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 28,315 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 24,576 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 22,537 miles

various panel damage around car

Pass 1 Aug 2008 18,478 miles

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

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 ZFT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT registered?

YF05 ZFT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is YF05 ZFT safe to buy?

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