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SG55 YAF

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

208,445 mi
Last recorded208,445 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG55 YAF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 208,445 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 201,908 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 198,399 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 195,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 192,227 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn oil bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 188,546 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 183,864 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 178,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 173,442 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 169,343 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 268,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 268,617 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working s (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 163,520 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 163,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 157,125 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 152,818 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 146,177 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 128,731 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 106,769 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 80,481 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 80,484 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs under limit

front no plate starting to discolour

front pads low

rear discs to measure on pad replacement

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,594 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 YAF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

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

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