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AK05 YNT

2005 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

171,482 mi
Last recorded171,482 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YNT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2023 171,482 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 161,716 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 156,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 151,562 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 147,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 143,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 139,687 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 135,549 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 135,549 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 132,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Jun 2014 132,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2013 130,088 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 126,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Panhard rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 116,312 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 103,423 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 93,592 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 87,681 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 YNT is a 2005 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

AK05 YNT is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AK05 YNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 YNT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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