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YG05 VPA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,970 mi
Last recorded99,970 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 VPA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 99,970 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,521 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,266 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 96,155 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 95,944 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 17 May 2013 95,094 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2012 87,283 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 87,282 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 May 2011 79,566 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 79,562 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 5 May 2010 70,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2009 58,320 miles

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

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 VPA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA registered?

YG05 VPA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is YG05 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 VPA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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