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VX05 YNP

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

181,398 mi
Last recorded181,398 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 181,398 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 176,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 171,286 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 165,845 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 163,286 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 157,331 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 148,657 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,939 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 132,631 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2015 124,021 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 116,294 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 8 Feb 2013 105,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

oil on min

Fail 8 Feb 2013 105,362 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

oil on min

Pass 11 Feb 2012 96,377 miles

Oil leak

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 10 Feb 2012 96,376 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 9 Feb 2011 87,019 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 74,723 miles

Engine oil leak around N/S of engine

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 74,723 miles

Engine oil leak around N/S of engine

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,756 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 49,933 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 38,789 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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VX05 YNP 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 85.7%.

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 VX05 YNP, 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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VX05 YNP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2005.

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