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YK05 PXG

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,521 mi
Last recorded139,521 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 PXG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 139,521 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER EDGE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS

Pass 16 Apr 2025 138,632 miles

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 11 Apr 2024 137,980 miles

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED, OBSCURING CERTAIN COMPONENTS.

Pass 6 Apr 2023 136,769 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted, obscuring certain components.

Pass 12 Apr 2022 135,706 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 134,321 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 132,830 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 128,715 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 123,416 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 119,892 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 115,029 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,998 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 106,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,592 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 77,956 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 66,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 51,119 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 36,820 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 24,221 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 23,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 17,422 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 17,422 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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 PXG is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YK05 PXG, 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 YK05 PXG registered?

YK05 PXG is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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The MOT history for YK05 PXG shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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