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AK05 CDY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,949 mi
Last recorded177,949 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 CDY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 177,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 177,949 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 175,609 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 170,048 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 160,875 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 152,834 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 152,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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Pass 15 Mar 2013 136,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 119,677 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 98,839 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,333 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 61,166 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 61,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 48,317 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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AK05 CDY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK05 CDY, 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 AK05 CDY registered?

AK05 CDY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AK05 CDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 CDY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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