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AJ54 BVF

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

189,973 mi
Last recorded189,973 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 BVF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 189,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 189,504 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 177,092 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre poor

o/s/r tyre poor

Fail 26 Mar 2015 177,092 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre poor

o/s/r tyre poor

Pass 3 Apr 2014 162,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 148,831 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 142,450 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 134,127 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 121,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner arches have slightly loose trim

both wing mirrors are slightly restricted to view as a tint is applied to the front windows

hand brake lever is slightly high

Fail 2 Mar 2010 121,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner arches have slightly loose trim

both wing mirrors are slightly restricted to view as a tint is applied to the front windows

Pass 13 Mar 2009 108,943 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 95,831 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 95,268 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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AJ54 BVF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 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 AJ54 BVF, 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 22 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ54 BVF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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