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SG55 YAD

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 YAD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 109,773 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box missing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 102,384 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2023 94,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 31 May 2023 94,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 27 May 2022 86,467 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 79,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and osr ()

Pass 14 Nov 2019 75,954 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 75,954 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 72,659 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 68,312 miles

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

undertrays fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Nov 2016 65,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Fail 9 Nov 2016 65,045 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside

Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,523 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 48,759 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 40,573 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 32,736 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,577 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 24,374 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 20,665 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 17,547 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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SG55 YAD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SG55 YAD, 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 SG55 YAD registered?

SG55 YAD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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