MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,054 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust flexi pipe worn
Lamps tinted all around
Lower Engine cover fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All around (3.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust flexi pipe worn
Lamps tinted all around
Lower Engine cover fitted obscuring testable items
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view All around (3.2 (b) (i))
Engine covers and trays fitted concealing testable items.
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear handbrake performance slightly low
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak at engine area ()
off & nearside rear lower suspension arm front bushes perishing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear handbrake performance slightly low
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak at engine area ()
off & nearside rear lower suspension arm front bushes perishing
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake warning light on
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YG05 GWM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 YG05 GWM, 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 GWM registered?
YG05 GWM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2005.
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