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AK04 ZVT

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,185 mi
Last recorded98,185 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK04 ZVT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,185 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,184 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Failed first fast idle but had to abandon second fast idle as the engine swtarted to overheat. (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Outer pad is metal to metal on the disc. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak from manifold to intermediate pipe joint. (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,883 miles

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

nail in nsf tyre

Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,883 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at downpipe joint (7.1.2)

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)

nail in nsf tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2015 83,713 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 83,713 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,423 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 72,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,505 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,485 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Slight play in rear suspension upper front ball joints

Fail 5 Apr 2011 61,246 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Slight play in rear suspension upper front ball joints

Pass 26 Apr 2010 55,857 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,164 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 38,051 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2007 28,910 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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AK04 ZVT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK04 ZVT, 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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AK04 ZVT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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