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MW05 YSG

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,253 mi
Last recorded140,253 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 YSG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 140,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 135,506 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 128,250 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 118,625 miles

advise on condition of petrol cap sealing ring

advise underside of vehicle showing signs of ageing monitor

Pass 24 May 2021 111,396 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 109,126 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 107,166 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 107,158 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 105,168 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 105,168 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 102,727 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 102,727 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 99,693 miles

oil leak on undertray

Fail 16 May 2016 99,693 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak on undertray

Pass 15 May 2015 95,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 89,895 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 84,225 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,919 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,796 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,344 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 59,189 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 50,635 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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MW05 YSG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MW05 YSG, 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 MW05 YSG registered?

MW05 YSG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is MW05 YSG safe to buy?

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