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RE05 YUL

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,222 mi
Last recorded126,222 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 YUL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 126,222 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 124,341 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 124,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 122,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Oct 2023 122,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 15 Oct 2022 120,745 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 120,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 117,785 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 Sep 2021 117,785 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 14 Sep 2020 116,411 miles

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

Lower plastic undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear stabalizer arms bushes deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 114,555 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front tyre has cuts in sidewall

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,963 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 104,961 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 100,150 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 100,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 95,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres worn and corrosion visable to rear brake pipes

Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,036 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight crack in lower windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2013 87,555 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 71,538 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,235 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 56,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,104 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 8 Aug 2008 38,931 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 26,922 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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RE05 YUL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE05 YUL, 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 RE05 YUL registered?

RE05 YUL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 April 2005.

Is RE05 YUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE05 YUL shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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