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VK05 YJM

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

209,585 mi
Last recorded209,585 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 YJM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 209,585 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

suspension components covered in underseal

Pass 16 Jul 2025 206,442 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension components and underbody covered in underseal

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2024 204,596 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 200,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 194,082 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 23 Feb 2021 190,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 4 Jul 2019 185,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

light oil leak frok gearbox area

o/s/r seat belt stalk getting worn

Pass 18 Jul 2018 182,015 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 169,612 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 160,289 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 150,300 miles

n/s rear inner tyre side wall has light cut

Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 124,428 miles

buckle n/s/f roadwheel

buckle o/s/f roadwheel

front number/plate cracked/damaged

oil residue lower engine area/side area

slight leak gearbox sump pan

Pass 1 Apr 2011 100,129 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 100,129 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 87,231 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 55,053 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)

front tyres worn 2/5/2mm

rear suspension riding low

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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VK05 YJM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VK05 YJM, 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

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What year was VK05 YJM registered?

VK05 YJM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2005.

Is VK05 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK05 YJM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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