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AP54 JXR

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,845 mi
Last recorded175,845 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 JXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 175,845 miles

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

mist of oil around rear diff

Fail 12 Jan 2022 175,845 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

mist of oil around rear diff

Pass 16 Jan 2021 173,508 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 158,072 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 149,709 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2017 129,159 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,258 miles

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

nearside rear brake/caliper spring missing

Fail 5 Jan 2016 121,157 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of an adult seatbelt

nearside rear brake/caliper spring missing

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,781 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 101,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 98,785 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 98,726 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

engine light on

nearside rear caliper anti-vibration clip missing

Pass 6 Jul 2012 89,784 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear brake caliper clip/ spring missing STRONG ADVISE TO RECTIFY

Pass 30 Jun 2010 68,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak from diff

Spring missing from nearside rear caliper

Pass 10 Jul 2009 57,287 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

hand brake reserve travel 50%

Pass 16 Jul 2008 46,322 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2007 33,534 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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AP54 JXR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AP54 JXR, 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 AP54 JXR registered?

AP54 JXR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is AP54 JXR safe to buy?

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