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YT05 OKD

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,660 mi
Last recorded128,660 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2012
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2012 128,660 miles

offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Nov 2011 126,679 miles

emission not regestering on emissions tester

o/s/f mirror damaged but not affecting view to rear

Pass 27 Nov 2010 124,649 miles

slight damage to offside mirror

Pass 30 Nov 2009 118,065 miles

both rear tyres worn to legal limit

front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 107,179 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 84,156 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 84,156 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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YT05 OKD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YT05 OKD, 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 YT05 OKD?

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What year was YT05 OKD registered?

YT05 OKD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YT05 OKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 OKD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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