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AF05 FCY

2005 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,452 mi
Last recorded121,452 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 BMW 525108,598 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 FCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,452 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,052 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 106,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 98,311 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 92,174 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,578 miles

near side rear tyre 2.0mm

Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,578 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

near side front tyre 1.6mm

near side rear tyre 2.0mm

Pass 21 Feb 2011 80,377 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre wearing low

Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,647 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 68,196 miles

near side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,919 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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AF05 FCY is a 2005 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AF05 FCY, 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 AF05 FCY registered?

AF05 FCY is a 2005 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is AF05 FCY safe to buy?

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