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YH05 FFX

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,585 mi
Last recorded82,585 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,585 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,917 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 47,335 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,233 miles

front tyres wearing thin

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 13,672 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 13,655 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair on edge

Fail 10 Mar 2008 13,655 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre has had a puncture repair on edge

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 FFX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FFX, 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

How do I check the history of YH05 FFX?

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What year was YH05 FFX registered?

YH05 FFX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 April 2005.

Is YH05 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 FFX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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