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AK05 YNM

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

182,043 mi
Last recorded182,043 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 182,043 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 180,672 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 180,063 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 180,054 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected backing plate insecure (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 174,477 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 168,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 159,764 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 153,052 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 153,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 139,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 139,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,744 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 117,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 106,474 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,129 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 87,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 82,227 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 76,797 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 70,227 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 64,184 miles

Baby seat fitted on nearside rear outer seat belt

Nearside and offside front tyres slightly wearing from inner and outer edges

Nearside and offside rear tyre tread depths 2.5mm

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,763 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 YNM is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

AK05 YNM is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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