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YC55 WBL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

104,190 mi
Last recorded104,190 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 WBL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 104,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 99,253 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 93,111 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 88,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 83,382 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 81,171 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 79,108 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 74,428 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 74,428 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 68,995 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 64,170 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2016 64,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 58,532 miles

Near side front tyre cut on wall

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 53,319 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 47,443 miles

Near side front tyre cut on wall

Pass 28 Jun 2012 41,494 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 41,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Off side front tyre lifting of tread

Pass 13 Jun 2011 35,906 miles

Near side front wiper will need attention

Pass 14 Jan 2011 32,990 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 28,142 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 28,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 26,530 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 26,528 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 28 Oct 2008 16,794 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 16,794 miles

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

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 WBL is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 YC55 WBL, 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 WBL registered?

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

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