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AK04 ZSY

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,585 mi
Last recorded123,585 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZSY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 123,585 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 123,585 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 113,489 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 109,984 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 105,435 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 100,503 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 96,348 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,126 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 83,291 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 83,291 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 77,295 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 70,260 miles

REAR DISCS CORRODED. UNDER VEHICLE COVERD BY PLASTIC TRIMS/

Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,058 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 59,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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)

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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AK04 ZSY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AK04 ZSY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK04 ZSY registered?

AK04 ZSY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AK04 ZSY safe to buy?

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