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AK54 CKC

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

232,740 mi
Last recorded232,740 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 232,740 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

engine oil leak

front sidelights dim

nsf anti rool bar link has slight play and osf has split cover

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 232,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

engine oil leak

front sidelights dim

nsf anti rool bar link has slight play and osf has split cover

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 202,581 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nsf antiroll bar linkage..osf pads soon..rear metal brake pipe corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2009 173,993 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres are out of shape on inside edges

Pass 23 Sep 2008 144,909 miles

there is a lot of play in the n/s/r lower rear suspension bush, this should be checked again soon

Pass 21 Sep 2007 108,672 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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AK54 CKC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AK54 CKC, 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 AK54 CKC registered?

AK54 CKC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is AK54 CKC safe to buy?

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