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YG55 FRV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

290,569 mi
Last recorded290,569 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 FRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 290,569 miles

A whit smock comes out

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2025 261,443 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f & n/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust flexi slight deteriorated

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 29 Aug 2024 254,179 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r& o/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ r& o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 254,177 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached rear (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/r& o/s/r (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/ r& o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 243,539 miles

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))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 243,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 222,540 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2022 222,133 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2021 213,495 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 204,025 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 204,025 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 191,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 178,820 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 166,251 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 154,450 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 140,115 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 126,251 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,574 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 96,174 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 17 Aug 2011 82,610 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 63,733 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 63,729 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,351 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and close to limit

n.s.f tyre wearing on inner + outer edges

Pass 26 Nov 2008 34,578 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 34,578 miles

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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YG55 FRV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 YG55 FRV, 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 YG55 FRV registered?

YG55 FRV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is YG55 FRV safe to buy?

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