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AE54 YKN

2005 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

27,987 mi
Last recorded27,987 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 BMW 5 Series106,977 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 YKN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,987 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 27,952 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 23,316 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 18,750 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 18,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear number plate surrounds will need removing when uk plates are fitted.

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AE54 YKN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 106,977 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 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 YKN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE54 YKN registered?

AE54 YKN is a 2005 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE54 YKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 YKN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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