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AK05 KGP

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,755 mi
Last recorded175,755 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 KGP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2014 175,755 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pad warning light staying on

Pass 16 Aug 2013 155,850 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 142,439 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 131,791 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 125,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

chips in screen

wear on brake discs

Fail 11 May 2011 125,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

chips in screen

wear on brake discs

Pass 7 May 2010 108,998 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 82,923 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 64,871 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 KGP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KGP, 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 KGP registered?

AK05 KGP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is AK05 KGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 KGP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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