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YB55 XFE

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

284,444 mi
Last recorded284,444 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 XFE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 284,444 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 276,020 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 267,196 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 259,582 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 250,156 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 239,460 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 230,553 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( also nail in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 230,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ( also nail in tread) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 221,341 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 207,058 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 193,921 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 176,101 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 163,048 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 163,048 miles

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

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

Brake pad wear light on .

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake pad wear indicator wire not connected .

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2014 159,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2013 152,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 11 Dec 2013 152,558 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 145,117 miles

minor stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Fail 15 Dec 2012 145,117 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

minor stone chips to swept area of windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2011 125,673 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 103,060 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 103,056 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,801 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 79,801 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 61,769 miles

front brake disc's lipped.

front brake pads getting 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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YB55 XFE is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YB55 XFE, 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 XFE registered?

YB55 XFE is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is YB55 XFE safe to buy?

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