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FY55 NKN

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,203 mi
Last recorded139,203 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 NKN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 139,203 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 133,598 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 126,359 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,907 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 115,344 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 29 Aug 2018 107,313 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 107,312 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,391 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 77,557 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 77,456 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 64,367 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 53,476 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 34,501 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 25,060 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 24,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 16,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 13,585 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 13,585 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 10,283 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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FY55 NKN is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FY55 NKN, 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 FY55 NKN registered?

FY55 NKN is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is FY55 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY55 NKN shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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