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NL55 YVN

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

133,360 mi
Last recorded133,360 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL55 YVN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 133,360 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover under trays and side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 124,732 miles

Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 114,436 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 111,732 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 111,732 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 105,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 100,793 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 94,961 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 88,567 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front and rear (3.5.1i)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Fail 25 Apr 2018 88,560 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished(damaged) (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arms (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 front and rear (3.5.1i)

full under covers fitted and engine cover

Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,529 miles

Front both sides tyres inner edges getting bold

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants

Fail 25 Feb 2016 88,529 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front both sides tyres inner edges getting bold

under trays fitted obscuring some underside componants

Pass 14 Jan 2015 87,454 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 83,733 miles

Brakes :Off side hydraulic pipes corroded.Near side rear disc slightly scored.Fluctuation on off side front reading,but not excessive.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 73,964 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 65,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 57,746 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 47,516 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,812 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,626 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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NL55 YVN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NL55 YVN, 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 NL55 YVN registered?

NL55 YVN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is NL55 YVN safe to buy?

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