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YE55 XPX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,527 mi
Last recorded127,527 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 XPX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2026 127,527 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Burst on brake tester (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufactures engine body and sill covers

Steering rack knocking

Pass 17 Feb 2025 119,161 miles

full factory fitted covers/ sills restricting view/

Fail 5 Feb 2025 119,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested suspension fault (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

full factory fitted covers/ sills restricting view/

Pass 16 Feb 2024 106,177 miles

Engine Body & Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 15 Feb 2024 106,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine Body & Sill Covers Fitted

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,511 miles

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 9 Feb 2023 95,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Manufactures engine, sill and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 82,188 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,143 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,370 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 73,838 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 65,842 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 57,532 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 55,545 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 51,844 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 48,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 44,136 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 39,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 34,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 30,521 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2009 26,903 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,969 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 37,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.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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YE55 XPX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YE55 XPX, 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 YE55 XPX registered?

YE55 XPX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 14 November 2005.

Is YE55 XPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 XPX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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