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YC55 VMV

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,642 mi
Last recorded141,642 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 VMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 141,642 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,791 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 136,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 133,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished and wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 127,827 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 125,155 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 122,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes perished as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 118,605 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 118,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 114,744 miles

engine cover, under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 108,419 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 108,419 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2015 96,836 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 96,836 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 88,162 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 88,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 76,033 miles

nsf tyre has deep cut

Pass 4 May 2012 64,708 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 52,769 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,421 miles

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)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 37,013 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 30,688 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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YC55 VMV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YC55 VMV, 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 YC55 VMV registered?

YC55 VMV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is YC55 VMV safe to buy?

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