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YC55 XAS

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

209,037 mi
Last recorded209,037 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 209,037 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Various/unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 197,758 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 177,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 169,950 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 162,371 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 156,610 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 149,456 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 132,084 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,237 miles

Both headlamp cleaning devices do not work.

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats fitted. ()

Fail 5 Jan 2017 120,237 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both headlamp cleaning devices do not work.

Oil leak ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Has 2 child seats fitted. ()

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,188 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 113,446 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,835 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Dec 2012 105,782 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,782 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,902 miles

unable to register any emissions on tester

Fail 14 Dec 2011 100,902 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

unable to register any emissions on tester

Pass 13 Dec 2010 80,718 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 56,037 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 22,291 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 XAS is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XAS, 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 YC55 XAS registered?

YC55 XAS is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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