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YG05 GDF

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

275,721 mi
Last recorded275,721 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 GDF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 275,721 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s, n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2022 275,714 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s, n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2021

Under vehicle corroded front tyres wearing low

Fail 22 Nov 2021

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle corroded front tyres wearing low

Pass 14 Nov 2020 266,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 252,400 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 238,898 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 229,415 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 212,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 212,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2015 197,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2015 197,516 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2014 183,136 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2013 167,899 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2012 142,298 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 142,298 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,820 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 100,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 80,996 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 80,891 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 60,141 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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YG05 GDF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YG05 GDF, 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 YG05 GDF registered?

YG05 GDF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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