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YY05 DXE

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,525 mi
Last recorded133,525 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 DXE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 133,525 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 133,525 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 124,836 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 115,526 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 106,338 miles

under trays fitted obscuring components !!!

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,858 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2015 99,858 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 93,157 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 93,106 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 85,065 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 78,115 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 62,412 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 39,737 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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YY05 DXE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY05 DXE, 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 YY05 DXE registered?

YY05 DXE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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