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YS05 NNX

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,421 mi
Last recorded158,421 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 NNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 158,421 miles

Front windscreen stone chip in

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

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

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

Rear under body corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2024 152,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 141,802 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 118,854 miles

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 118,853 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine covers & under-trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 112,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower rose bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 112,981 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Lower rose bush slightly worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 107,511 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 101,354 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 94,123 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 88,861 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 84,691 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,707 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 73,237 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,688 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 64,399 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 64,392 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 64,392 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 61,629 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 58,844 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 58,817 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 55,198 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 52,160 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 52,138 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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YS05 NNX is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YS05 NNX, 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 YS05 NNX registered?

YS05 NNX is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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