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AE54 YDV

2005 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,049 mi
Last recorded95,049 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 YDV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 95,049 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 79,429 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 79,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2008 68,337 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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AE54 YDV is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE54 YDV, 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 AE54 YDV registered?

AE54 YDV is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AE54 YDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 YDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE54 YDV have outstanding finance?

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