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AM04 DSE

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

163,132 mi
Last recorded163,132 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 DSE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 163,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

Fail 22 Jul 2023 163,113 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both sides rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2022 156,197 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 149,432 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 127,722 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 142,325 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2019 134,032 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 125,109 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear h/brake efficiency low

Fail 11 Jul 2018 125,092 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear h/brake efficiency low

Pass 20 Jul 2017 118,382 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 110,227 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 110,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 104,517 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 98,571 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 93,063 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 92,981 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,135 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 63,107 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 34,558 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 24,194 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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AM04 DSE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 AM04 DSE, 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 AM04 DSE registered?

AM04 DSE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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