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AO04 MUW

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

128,556 mi
Last recorded128,556 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 MUW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2012 128,556 miles

ALL REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES BECOMING CORRODED.

FULL PLASTIC UNDERTRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 121,310 miles

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

slight surface corrision front and rear brake pipes

slightly low effort n/s/r hand brake

Pass 11 Mar 2010 111,855 miles

rear/front to rear brake pipes have surface rust

Pass 17 Mar 2009 94,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 78,468 miles

Both front discs lipped and corroded on inner face.

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 23 Mar 2007 59,569 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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AO04 MUW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AO04 MUW, 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

How do I check the history of AO04 MUW?

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What year was AO04 MUW registered?

AO04 MUW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is AO04 MUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO04 MUW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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