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AK55 WES

2005 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

141,272 mi
Last recorded141,272 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 WES
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2020 141,272 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 135,745 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 130,222 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 127,049 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe starting to rust

front exhaust flex poor

Fail 17 Aug 2017 127,049 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake pipe starting to rust

front exhaust flex poor

Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,368 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 110,086 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 103,774 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 97,689 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 88,259 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 76,776 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 65,568 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,186 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 45,112 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 39,424 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 36,532 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 36,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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 WES is a 2005 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WES, 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.

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What year was AK55 WES registered?

AK55 WES is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is AK55 WES safe to buy?

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