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YE05 XAC

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

110,227 mi
Last recorded110,227 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 XAC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 110,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres have slight damage/perishing to sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

brake pedal stiff but functional servo is engaging , stiff in rolling road but working on test drive

general corrosion to undercarriage

main beam lights stalk working -intermittantly defective

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,594 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and nearside front have perishing to tread and side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2024 107,961 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corners (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corners (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2023 107,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2022 106,464 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2021 105,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 105,611 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,236 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front and both rear brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 20 Oct 2020 105,236 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

both front and both rear brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake effort only just met the minimum requirements. This should be adjusted/repaired as necessary

Pass 19 Apr 2018 103,590 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 102,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 101,659 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 100,197 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 98,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 97,964 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 97,126 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 94,342 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 92,371 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 90,600 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 89,005 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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YE05 XAC is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YE05 XAC, 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 YE05 XAC registered?

YE05 XAC is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is YE05 XAC safe to buy?

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