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YK55 HUH

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

194,838 mi
Last recorded194,838 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 194,838 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2026 194,838 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside out (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 194,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Retro fitted LED bulb not dip beam and main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Retro fitted LED bulb to dip beam and main beam (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners ()

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both control arm ball joints (Face upwards) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad sensor wire broken

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Light blickering (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fitted inside out

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbones front inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 189,656 miles

Parking brake requirers attention, only just met efficiency

Fail 31 Dec 2024 189,656 miles

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

Parking brake requirers attention, only just met efficiency

Pass 28 Dec 2023 179,702 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Dec 2023 179,702 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure face/sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 176,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 176,246 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 171,248 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 166,378 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 161,602 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 155,611 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 147,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 138,571 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

rear brake disks corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 131,092 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 131,092 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,657 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 99,768 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 99,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 89,083 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underneath vehicle

Fail 11 Jan 2013 89,080 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

undertrays fitted obscuring underneath vehicle

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,424 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,789 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 67,789 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 55,273 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 44,075 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,749 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn smooth.

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 HUH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HUH, 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 HUH registered?

YK55 HUH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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