CarVerify

Free Car Check

SM55 YPH

2005 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,889 mi
Last recorded112,889 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM55 YPH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 112,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 104,608 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 104,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 102,110 miles

Brake pipes above fuel tank not visable

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Surface cracks on both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to hoses on both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 99,370 miles

Evidence of vehicle being stored

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Scratches on both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,881 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 95,818 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 87,928 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak On engine ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Apr 2017 87,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Inner sill (by under tray ) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To hoses on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint On both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened New discs rqd corroded on inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak On engine ()

Plastic under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Apr 2016 80,415 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 77,238 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 72,405 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 70,294 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)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 70,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,006 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 51,568 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 44,330 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 44,330 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 36,872 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 36,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SM55 YPH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SM55 YPH, 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

How do I check the history of SM55 YPH?

You can check the full history of SM55 YPH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SM55 YPH registered?

SM55 YPH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 18 October 2005.

Is SM55 YPH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM55 YPH shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM55 YPH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SM55 YPH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.