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YG55 VGA

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

183,984 mi
Last recorded183,984 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 183,984 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2025 183,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 174,469 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2024 174,469 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 164,792 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2023 164,782 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 155,545 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 147,987 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 141,544 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 129,162 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 129,161 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 121,104 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 121,104 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)

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)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 113,290 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 113,290 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 101,277 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 101,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,043 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 91,042 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2013 80,345 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 72,141 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tested under wet conditions

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,643 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 53,820 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 42,321 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 42,321 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 32,268 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 VGA is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VGA, 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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YG55 VGA is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 28 December 2005.

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