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AK05 YNY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

148,131 mi
Last recorded148,131 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 YNY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 148,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 132,428 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 122,008 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 119,001 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 114,530 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 106,921 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 99,562 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 93,059 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,597 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 87,563 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 lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 81,336 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 73,759 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 64,189 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 YNY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YNY, 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 YNY registered?

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

Is AK05 YNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK05 YNY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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