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YC05 YXS

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

216,615 mi
Last recorded216,615 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YXS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 216,615 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 210,252 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2025 210,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 203,000 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres and have deep cuts no cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 198,261 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 198,261 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction Iteams on rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 190,971 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 182,935 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all x 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all x 4 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 182,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle fail to increase and decrease at equal rates (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp aim not tested no pattern due to contaminated lens (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords extremely perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both x 2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely both x 2 (1.3.1 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 11 Jan 2019 181,810 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 176,538 miles

Central Front Lower Engine cover covering testable components.

Front Inner Oil leak engine oil leak

Nearside Front Brake sensor relocated.

Nearside Front Outer Cuts on outer edge of tyre but not showing internal beading.

Pass 2 Feb 2017 168,485 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 168,485 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 168,480 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 168,480 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 166,585 miles

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

under trays fitted so full inspection of under vehicle not possible

Fail 7 Jan 2016 166,585 miles

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

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

under trays fitted so full inspection of under vehicle not possible

Pass 15 Jan 2015 146,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 141,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2013 137,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2012 128,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 116,568 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play offside front rack arm

Fail 18 Nov 2011 116,567 miles

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

front discs worn

offside front tyre nail & worn on both rdges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

play offside front rack arm

Pass 18 Nov 2010 92,998 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Nov 2010 92,998 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,220 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 29 Sep 2009 54,220 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 5 Jun 2008 43,257 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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YC05 YXS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YC05 YXS, 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 YC05 YXS registered?

YC05 YXS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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