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DX05 YNH

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,093 mi
Last recorded158,093 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 YNH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 158,093 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 153,656 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 149,280 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 144,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 143,683 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 139,220 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 139,182 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2019 131,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 124,777 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 119,066 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,229 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 103,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 96,021 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 96,021 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 90,682 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 87,679 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 82,540 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 74,687 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 66,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,531 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 58,706 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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DX05 YNH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DX05 YNH, 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 DX05 YNH registered?

DX05 YNH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is DX05 YNH safe to buy?

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