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YP05 XSH

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,125 mi
Last recorded218,125 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 XSH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 218,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Dec 2023 201,704 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside ()

Fail 4 Dec 2023 201,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested main beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 185,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 173,355 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

slight play in nearside rear lower hub bush (rose)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2020 166,330 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 155,399 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2018 150,007 miles

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

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

undertray fitted not allowing inspection above

Pass 13 Jun 2017 144,796 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner egde

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 141,047 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Below minimum thickness @ 19mm (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Below minimum thickness @ 19mm (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 141,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Below minimum thickness @ 19mm (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Below minimum thickness @ 19mm (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 134,375 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 127,812 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 127,812 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 123,015 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,310 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 114,345 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 104,248 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 96,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 89,148 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 89,143 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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YP05 XSH is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YP05 XSH, 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 YP05 XSH registered?

YP05 XSH is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2005.

Is YP05 XSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 XSH shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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