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LF55 YAY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

95,663 mi
Last recorded95,663 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 95,663 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 95,661 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 29 May 2025 77,155 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2024 71,426 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 70,788 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 70,250 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 69,422 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 67,453 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 63,008 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 63,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 59,660 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 59,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 47,286 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 47,286 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,166 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 31,984 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 26,410 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 20,692 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,594 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 19,736 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 13,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Dec 2008 13,836 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 9,827 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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LF55 YAY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LF55 YAY, 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 LF55 YAY registered?

LF55 YAY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is LF55 YAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF55 YAY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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