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YL05 AEZ

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

121,280 mi
Last recorded121,280 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 AEZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 121,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

suspension lowered with coilovers

Fail 6 Nov 2023 121,243 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake insecure disc backing plate (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 115,958 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Both front inner walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear wishbone bushes connected to hub. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 105,532 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,205 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2019 90,203 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 84,304 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

all suspension lowered

Pass 25 Feb 2017 77,165 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 69,686 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 64,817 miles

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

front disc worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 64,817 miles

front disc worn

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2014 57,946 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 51,871 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,341 miles

Front tyres wrong size for wheel rims

Oil leak from nearside of engine

Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,341 miles

Front tyres wrong size for wheel rims

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak from nearside of engine

Pass 18 May 2011 39,422 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 39,422 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,098 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 21,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 18,522 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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YL05 AEZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YL05 AEZ, 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 YL05 AEZ registered?

YL05 AEZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is YL05 AEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 AEZ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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