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YB55 WCD

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

189,229 mi
Last recorded189,229 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 WCD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 189,229 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 189,061 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 178,704 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

tpms light on

Pass 13 Mar 2022 171,750 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2022 171,750 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 163,563 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2021 163,563 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible o/s &n/s (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 162,089 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 162,082 miles

Brake performance not tested Due too serious brake fluid leaking from rear metal brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal brake pipes (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018 157,022 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 153,500 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 153,464 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 150,562 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 148,179 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 148,177 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 126,989 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,686 miles

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

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

triger point not met

Pass 14 Dec 2012 106,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp bulb securing clips weak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 106,832 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

n/s headlamp bulb securing clips weak

Pass 22 Dec 2011 97,630 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 88,169 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 74,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 61,887 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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YB55 WCD is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YB55 WCD, 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 YB55 WCD registered?

YB55 WCD is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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