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YM05 AWY

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

133,416 mi
Last recorded133,416 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 AWY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 133,416 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 133,375 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 88,958 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 85,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 83,230 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 77,784 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 77,288 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,231 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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YM05 AWY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YM05 AWY, 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 YM05 AWY?

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What year was YM05 AWY registered?

YM05 AWY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is YM05 AWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YM05 AWY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YM05 AWY have outstanding finance?

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