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AM04 NEV

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,188 mi
Last recorded141,188 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM04 NEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 141,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

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

all rear brake pipes heavily greased

Pass 15 Feb 2015 134,879 miles

engine managment light on

rear tyres getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2014 128,146 miles

stone chip in zone B

Fail 21 Feb 2013 110,382 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 21 Feb 2013 110,382 miles

covers fitted underneath not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,843 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 101,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2010 89,701 miles

COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,576 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 75,380 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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 NEV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AM04 NEV, 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 AM04 NEV registered?

AM04 NEV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is AM04 NEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM04 NEV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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