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YT05 OME

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,351 mi
Last recorded164,351 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 OME
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 164,351 miles

Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber soft

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 164,351 miles

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

Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view both sides (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber soft

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 154,036 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 27 Jan 2018 154,036 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 141,225 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 130,354 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 122,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,942 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 116,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 109,410 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,044 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 87,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Dec 2009 78,844 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 78,792 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 72,153 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 OME is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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