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YK05 PYD

2005 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

240,007 mi
Last recorded240,007 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 PYD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 240,007 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 229,028 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 215,302 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 200,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 191,067 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 184,015 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s/f inner track rod has slight play

Pass 24 Oct 2011 174,724 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 155,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 155,692 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 115,160 miles

broeken wires and damage to body work on n/s/f

Fail 25 Feb 2008 101,222 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 101,222 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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YK05 PYD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YK05 PYD, 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 YK05 PYD registered?

YK05 PYD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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