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YK05 YKP

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

198,995 mi
Last recorded198,995 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 YKP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 198,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 193,812 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Front wipers slightly deteriorated

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 190,735 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 188,742 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 187,781 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 187,781 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 186,160 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 184,127 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 182,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 182,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking above axle (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 174,902 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 156,374 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 140,146 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 138,842 miles

headlamp aim adjusted during test

o/s (120) handbrake effort low compared to n/s (250)

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 17 Dec 2013 138,535 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 136,390 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,921 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2012 117,921 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,311 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 82,813 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 38,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,256 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,222 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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YK05 YKP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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