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YR05 TWD

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

194,725 mi
Last recorded194,725 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 TWD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 194,725 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 191,362 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 186,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 182,526 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 178,175 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 169,863 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2014 161,407 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 161,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 150,259 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 135,952 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf washer jet spray pattern poor.

Fail 19 Mar 2012 135,952 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

osf washer jet spray pattern poor.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 117,199 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,151 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 96,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,787 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,900 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)

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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YR05 TWD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YR05 TWD, 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 YR05 TWD registered?

YR05 TWD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is YR05 TWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 TWD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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