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AK55 ZZW

2005 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,200 mi
Last recorded110,200 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 ZZW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 110,200 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 170,090 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 99,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 99,858 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 86,519 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 74,458 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 74,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 May 2014 73,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 73,220 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on inside edge

O/S/R Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 17 Dec 2013 101,674 miles

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

nearside front brake disc wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge(new tyre recommended)

offside rear tyre worn close to wear bars and worn smooth on inner edge(new tyre recommended)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 89,248 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 89,221 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2011 78,079 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 78,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,436 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 45,686 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZZW is a 2005 BMW 525 in Black 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 ZZW, 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 ZZW registered?

AK55 ZZW is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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