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YH55 OVX

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

149,784 mi
Last recorded149,784 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 OVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 149,784 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2026 149,784 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 144,246 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 140,027 miles

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 31 Aug 2023 135,930 miles

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 3 Sep 2022 132,113 miles

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 17 May 2021 129,064 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 15 Apr 2020 124,804 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 121,663 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 120,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 117,023 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,966 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,963 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 105,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,334 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Sep 2011 101,330 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 30 Sep 2010 92,690 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

front brake discs heavily worn

Fail 29 Sep 2010 92,689 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

both front tyres worn very low on inner edges

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 72,716 miles

slight play o/s/r lower hub bush

Fail 30 Sep 2009 72,716 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads low

rear brake pads very low

slight play o/s/r lower hub bush

Pass 30 Sep 2008 56,649 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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YH55 OVX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YH55 OVX, 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 YH55 OVX registered?

YH55 OVX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 OVX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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