CarVerify

Free Car Check

YK55 HNM

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,057 mi
Last recorded165,057 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 HNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 165,057 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 159,628 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 155,828 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 155,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 153,262 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

TPMS light on

front headlights fading

Pass 27 Jan 2020 150,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

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

all brake hoses cracking

Fail 13 Jan 2020 150,348 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

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

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

all brake hoses cracking

Pass 7 Jan 2019 146,091 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Jan 2019 146,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2018 142,683 miles

DSC light on intermittently

N/S side skirt missing

Fail 19 Jan 2018 142,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All discs heavily worn and pads worn

N/S side skirt missing

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2017 138,774 miles

front brake discs slightly worn/corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 135,371 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 130,694 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls slightly cut

Fail 1 Dec 2014 130,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres outer sidewalls slightly cut

Fail 24 Jul 2013 128,231 miles

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

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

T.P.M.S warning light on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 128,231 miles

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

T.P.M.S warning light on

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 104,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Sep 2010 87,898 miles

front discs & pads worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 67,780 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 47,839 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YK55 HNM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HNM, 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

How do I check the history of YK55 HNM?

You can check the full history of YK55 HNM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YK55 HNM registered?

YK55 HNM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is YK55 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK55 HNM shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YK55 HNM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YK55 HNM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.