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YK05 LUR

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,096 mi
Last recorded164,096 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 LUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 164,096 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 May 2026 163,974 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2025 157,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn low on inner tread

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside reverse lamp illuminates with fog lamp

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2024 146,045 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside and offside headlamp lenses worn/slightly reduced output

Pass 6 Feb 2023 132,872 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 132,863 miles

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

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater not working Both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 126,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top tie rod ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 126,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline pass (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top tie rod ball joint play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 118,462 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2021 118,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2019 112,852 miles

minor play nearside rear suspension rose joint

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2018 108,266 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 105,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 105,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit inner edge! (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 101,534 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front disc just passed test (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 95,702 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 95,702 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,232 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 84,315 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres just starting to wear on edges

Fail 19 Feb 2013 84,315 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres just starting to wear on edges

Pass 21 Feb 2012 76,730 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,779 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight wear in steering

Pass 26 Feb 2010 60,726 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 51,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 46,186 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 46,160 miles

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

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

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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YK05 LUR is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YK05 LUR, 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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YK05 LUR is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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