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YG55 UGZ

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,430 mi
Last recorded159,430 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 UGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 159,430 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 154,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 145,540 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 140,149 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 137,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH. N/S+O/S. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 131,935 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,328 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 116,812 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 107,184 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 100,687 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 93,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 86,801 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 82,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 82,171 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 76,839 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,096 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 75,088 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,513 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 50,952 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 50,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,442 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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YG55 UGZ is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UGZ, 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 UGZ registered?

YG55 UGZ is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YG55 UGZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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