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VK55 YZF

2005 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,201 mi
Last recorded121,201 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 YZF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 121,201 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2025 118,060 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 118,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front upper arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS warning lamp indicates a fault

lower engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2024 116,207 miles

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

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

lower engine covers fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2024 116,191 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 109,351 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 109,351 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 98,123 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside front tyre treads wearing low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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 6 May 2020 86,532 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated suspension offside & nearside anti-roll bar link top ball joint dust covers perished & deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre treads worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel outer rim edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 80,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads 75% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside & nearside tyre treads worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted wheel outer rim edge damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 69,772 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 69,772 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,464 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 55,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 55,348 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 43,368 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 37,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 29,936 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,602 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 27,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

some judder on front brakes

Pass 27 Oct 2009 22,066 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 17,020 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 15,875 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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VK55 YZF is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol 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 VK55 YZF, 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 VK55 YZF registered?

VK55 YZF is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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