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AK55 UAP

2005 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,249 mi
Last recorded63,249 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 UAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 63,249 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

oil staining on underbody trays

Fail 12 Sep 2025 63,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers smear (3.4 (b) (i))

oil staining on underbody trays

Pass 26 Sep 2024 59,705 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake disks corroded and pads worn close to sensor

front wipers smear

stonechips in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2023 56,114 miles

both front wipers smear

front brake disks corroded and inner pads at 3mm

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 22 Sep 2022 52,682 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 49,149 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 47,307 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 44,577 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 44,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 40,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 35,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 35,453 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to dangerous condition of tyres. (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 32,910 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,140 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 27,623 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 25,435 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 22,948 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 19,794 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 15,846 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,020 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 9,910 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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AK55 UAP is a 2005 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK55 UAP, 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 AK55 UAP registered?

AK55 UAP is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 UAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 UAP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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