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BK55 UFY

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,489 mi
Last recorded88,489 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 UFY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 88,489 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2025 88,479 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Nov 2024 84,508 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 19 Nov 2024 84,506 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Nov 2023 79,647 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2022 75,856 miles

bonnet wont stay up on its own

Fail 22 Nov 2022 75,854 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

TPMS light on

bonnet wont stay up on its own

Pass 16 Nov 2021 71,823 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 71,821 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,638 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

recommend four wheel ligament due to tyre wear

Fail 16 Nov 2020 68,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35/Z19 R/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge 275/30/19 R/F

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge also thin

oil leak

recommend four wheel ligament due to tyre wear

tpms light on

Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,285 miles

reverse lights in op ,wiper blades smear ,n/s/f fog light misty ,bonnet struts weak ,oil cap leaking, rear H arm bushes debonded ,oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2018 61,349 miles

Both rear H arm bushes debonded

Fail 13 Nov 2018 61,349 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear H arm bushes deboned, front and rear pads low

Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,882 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 56,880 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified and seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 52,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,487 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 41,144 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 41,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,100 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres cracked but not to cords

both rear tyres have outer sidewall damage but not to cords

Pass 13 Nov 2012 31,883 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 27,098 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,261 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 16,158 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 11,581 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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BK55 UFY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BK55 UFY, 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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BK55 UFY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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