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YH05 CXF

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

181,381 mi
Last recorded181,381 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 CXF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 181,381 miles

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

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

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

General corrosion underbody

Fail 29 Aug 2023 181,381 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

General corrosion underbody

Pass 23 Aug 2022 171,139 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 157,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 147,745 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 136,386 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,247 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 128,188 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 118,644 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,379 miles

Near side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2016 107,282 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush in the hub (2.4.G.2)

Near side rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 95,941 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 87,096 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 87,096 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2013 76,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,620 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,693 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 54,747 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 42,165 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 41,376 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,882 miles

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)

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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YH05 CXF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YH05 CXF, 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 YH05 CXF registered?

YH05 CXF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is YH05 CXF safe to buy?

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