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SF55 YAG

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,185 mi
Last recorded183,185 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YAG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 183,185 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 183,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 175,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 170,978 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres, worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2022 166,400 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 163,685 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 163,678 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 159,859 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2020 159,859 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 147,890 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 20 May 2019 147,538 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 134,322 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 134,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 125,853 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2016 112,095 miles

Front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2015 108,906 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 14 Apr 2015 108,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 27 May 2014 96,281 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 80,850 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 67,692 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 67,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 57,766 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 48,724 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2010 48,724 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 42,409 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Nov 2008 37,669 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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SF55 YAG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SF55 YAG, 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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SF55 YAG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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