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AE05 YYW

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,622 mi
Last recorded170,622 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YYW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 170,622 miles

Offside Front Lower bumper damage

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

oil low

Fail 2 Jul 2024 170,619 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Lower bumper damage

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

oil low

Pass 13 Feb 2023 168,306 miles

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

Offside Front Lower BUMPER SLIGHT DAMAGE

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 163,117 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 161,166 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2020 157,549 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 157,546 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 148,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 141,934 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 136,157 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 130,330 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 125,006 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear brake pipes coverd with protective sealant obscured view not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Mar 2013 113,113 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s r/ tyre slightly out of shape

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Mar 2012 101,924 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 88,336 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,405 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 80,858 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jan 2009 64,784 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 64,742 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 54,280 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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AE05 YYW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 AE05 YYW, 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 AE05 YYW registered?

AE05 YYW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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