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EY55 NYG

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,806 mi
Last recorded178,806 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 NYG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 178,806 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 173,735 miles

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

rear differential damp

Fail 2 Jun 2025 173,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

rear differential damp

Pass 27 Apr 2024 167,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 161,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2022 161,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 156,939 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 151,669 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 146,556 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 138,238 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2018 138,238 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 130,323 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 122,110 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 115,266 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 110,227 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 104,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 100,128 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 95,956 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,297 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 83,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 78,869 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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EY55 NYG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 EY55 NYG, 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 EY55 NYG registered?

EY55 NYG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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