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YG05 OVT

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

55,117 mi
Last recorded55,117 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 OVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 55,117 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 48,494 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 41,319 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 31,558 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 29,492 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 28,867 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,418 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 28,418 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 28,099 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 27,975 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 27,434 miles

all tyres cracking

Pass 20 Sep 2016 26,565 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 25,877 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to wear close to the wear bars

o/s/f tyre wearing out of shape

Pass 13 Oct 2014 25,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel and rear wheel marked rim sealed ok

Pass 11 Oct 2013 24,724 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,262 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 21,293 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,865 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

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

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

The brake warning light is on.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 17,767 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,267 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 OVT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 OVT, 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 YG05 OVT registered?

YG05 OVT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2005.

Is YG05 OVT safe to buy?

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