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YL05 YVG

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,777 mi
Last recorded153,777 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 153,777 miles

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

Hand brake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 153,612 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Hand brake lever has limited reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 153,320 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear pipes to both rear brake (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Brake hose support bracket broken away (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt missing Centre rear buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Both rear arm inner front bushes splitting. No free movement

Handbrake lever has limited reserve travel

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens misted up. Pattern not affected

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Repair to sidewall of tyre. No chords exposed

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outer rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 136,517 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 128,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 122,329 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 121,942 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 106,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 98,292 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,140 miles

front Brake pads low

rearTyres Close To legal Limet

Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,475 miles

NSF Tyre Worn Below 1.6mm On Inner Edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2010 77,388 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)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 77,388 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 63,839 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 YVG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YL05 YVG, 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 YL05 YVG registered?

YL05 YVG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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