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AU04 ZJZ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

13,625 mi
Last recorded13,625 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 ZJZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 13,625 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wiper smearing.

noise at idle, possible clutch/flywheel fault.

slight play in n/s/r control arm ball joint.

slight play in o/s/f track rod end and both knuckle joints

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 136,325 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front wiper smearing.

noise at idle, possible clutch/flywheel fault.

slight play in n/s/r control arm ball joint.

slight play in o/s/f track rod end and both knuckle joints

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link.

Pass 10 Mar 2008 101,007 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Front tyres warn down on inner edge.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 64,814 miles

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

both front tyres are distorted

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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AU04 ZJZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AU04 ZJZ, 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 AU04 ZJZ registered?

AU04 ZJZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 March 2004.

Is AU04 ZJZ safe to buy?

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