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AJ54 JXA

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,878 mi
Last recorded158,878 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 JXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2011 158,878 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 158,878 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 150,721 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 134,992 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 134,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 120,860 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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AJ54 JXA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AJ54 JXA, 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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What year was AJ54 JXA registered?

AJ54 JXA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is AJ54 JXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 JXA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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