BMW 525 WF55DGY has 27 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 BMW 525 has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 187,271 miles 7 months ago on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 08:19.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Monday 5th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

WF55DGY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 2026187,271 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated (1.1.6 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED4TH OCTOBER 20245TH OCTOBER 2025183,126 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Defective But Can Be Satisfactorily Operated Low Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED29TH SEPTEMBER 20235TH OCTOBER 2024180,505 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Does Not Illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Lever Worn, But Not Excessively And Low Reserve Travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASSED6TH OCTOBER 20225TH OCTOBER 2023177,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAILED27TH SEPTEMBER 2022177,697 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Pattern Not Visible Over The Whole Tread Area When Minimum Depth Required Is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 202116TH NOVEMBER 2022170,814 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED8TH NOVEMBER 2021170,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Headlamps Matched Pair Are Not The Same Colour (4.1.4 (d))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases By Dpf (6.1.2 (a))
  9. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Bellows Leaking (5.3.5 (c))
  12. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH OCTOBER 20206TH OCTOBER 2021163,223 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FAILED7TH OCTOBER 2020163,223 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Brake Lever Has Insufficient Reserve Travel (1.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Pressure Light On
  4. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH SEPTEMBER 20192ND OCTOBER 2020153,962 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Underside
PASSED22ND SEPTEMBER 20182ND OCTOBER 2019145,619 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
PASSED3RD OCTOBER 20172ND OCTOBER 2018127,790 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.2.1b)
FAILED2ND OCTOBER 2017127,790 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Central Stop Lamp Has Light Sources Not Illuminating, But Not More Than 50% (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - All Tyres Worn And Perished
  3. ADVISORY - All Tyres Worn And Perished
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
PASSED24TH MARCH 201723RD MARCH 2018127,739 MI
FAILED21ST MARCH 2017127,739 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Parking Brake Lever Ratchet Mechanism Is Excessively Worn (3.1.5)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED16TH JUNE 201621ST JUNE 2017124,244 MI
PASSED18TH JUNE 201521ST JUNE 2016119,287 MI
PASSED20TH JUNE 201421ST JUNE 2015114,394 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
FAILED12TH JUNE 2014114,334 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Excessive Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  3. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  5. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  6. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
PASSED19TH JUNE 201321ST JUNE 2014105,936 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED22ND JUNE 201297,128 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  2. PRS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED22ND JUNE 201221ST JUNE 201397,128 MI
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 201128TH NOVEMBER 201292,481 MI
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201028TH NOVEMBER 201183,597 MI
PASSED12TH AUGUST 20092ND SEPTEMBER 201068,592 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED21ST AUGUST 20082ND SEPTEMBER 200952,955 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2008529,554 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WF55DGY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

WF55DGY MOT Comments

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WF55DGY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 187,271 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,364 miles

WF55DGY FAQs

This Bmw 525 with registration WF55DGY was manufactured on Friday 2nd September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 187,271 miles, so this Bmw has travelled an average of 9,364 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Bmw 525 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WF55DGY has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Bmw 525 has had 55 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 10 Major, 2 Dangerous and 8 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Bmw 525 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does WF55DGY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 WF55DGY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WF55DGY Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 7th May 2026 WF55DGY does have Tax. Read more

When does WF55DGY Tax expire?

The current Tax for WF55DGY will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WF55DGY MOT expire?

The current MOT for WF55DGY will expire in 5 months on Monday 5th October 2026. Read more

When did WF55DGY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WF55DGY was on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 08:19. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WF55DGY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WF55DGY we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WF55DGY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WF55DGY we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WF55DGY?

WF55DGY is registered as a 2005 Bmw 525. Read more

How many miles has WF55DGY done?

The odometer reading for WF55DGY at the last MOT in October 2025 was 187,271 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 9,364 miles per year. Read more

How old is WF55DGY?

The vehicle WF55DGY was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 2nd September 2005. Read more

What colour is WF55DGY?

The official colour of WF55DGY is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does WF55DGY have?

WF55DGY has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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