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AM54 ABS

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

225,877 mi
Last recorded225,877 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 ABS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 225,877 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 225,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 208,042 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 196,734 miles

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE BAY

Fail 17 Aug 2015 196,724 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

OIL LEAK AT ENGINE BAY

Pass 2 May 2014 180,886 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 168,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2012 158,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 May 2012 158,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 138,876 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 121,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 88,611 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 61,157 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 61,135 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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AM54 ABS is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AM54 ABS, 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 AM54 ABS registered?

AM54 ABS is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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