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YK55 HLL

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

208,259 mi
Last recorded208,259 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HLL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 208,259 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 200,505 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 200,501 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 200,263 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe track rod end thread damaged, nut not fully securing . (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When stop lights on ,front side lights come on. (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall bulging. 245/40 R18 97 W XL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 191,277 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 182,409 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 179,580 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 176,365 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 170,483 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 163,026 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear brake hose pipes starting to deteriorate

brake wear indicator showing on dash board. Pads not visually worn

hand brake light illuminated red

osr out put shaft leaking oil

Fail 15 Nov 2018 163,026 miles

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear brake hose pipes starting to deteriorate

brake wear indicator showing on dash board. Pads not visually worn

hand brake light illuminated red

osr out put shaft leaking oil

Pass 15 Nov 2017 155,667 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 155,519 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 148,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 127,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s & o/s front brake pads & discs worn

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Oct 2015 127,384 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s & o/s front brake pads & discs worn

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 112,359 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 99,727 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 99,726 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,976 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 79,976 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 74,052 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 67,345 miles

Oil leak on engine

Pass 28 Aug 2009 52,361 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

O/S and N/S rear tyres worn on inside edges and both close to legal limit.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 41,307 miles

rear windows tint darkened

unable to check nearside and offside rear seatbelts due to child seats fitted

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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YK55 HLL 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 72%.

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 YK55 HLL, 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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What year was YK55 HLL registered?

YK55 HLL is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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