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YT05 ONX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

213,004 mi
Last recorded213,004 miles
Recorded on3 May 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2023 213,004 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 200,049 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 181,276 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY INNER TRACK ROD

Fail 5 Jan 2021 181,276 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

SLIGHT PLAY INNER TRACK ROD

Pass 6 Jan 2020 170,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 165,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 165,589 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 165,507 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 148,714 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 137,916 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 130,071 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 121,509 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 110,074 miles

both rear lower suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Oct 2013 110,074 miles

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

both rear lower suspension arm front bushes slightly deteriorated

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 15 Oct 2012 99,752 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2012 99,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2011 86,974 miles

play in osf inner track rod end

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,578 miles

both fronts tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,194 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,413 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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YT05 ONX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT05 ONX, 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 YT05 ONX registered?

YT05 ONX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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