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AU54 RYY

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

150,872 mi
Last recorded150,872 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 RYY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 150,872 miles

Advise Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 217,879 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 217,879 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 206,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake dust cover insecure,

Pass 22 Dec 2014 199,965 miles

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

headlamp rear covers missing

Fail 22 Dec 2014 199,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

headlamp rear covers missing

Pass 6 Jan 2014 114,042 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Jan 2013 100,834 miles

zero emmision

Fail 7 Jan 2013 100,821 miles

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

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

zero emmision

Pass 22 Dec 2011 83,984 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,080 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 54,185 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 39,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,653 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 35,481 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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AU54 RYY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU54 RYY, 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 AU54 RYY registered?

AU54 RYY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is AU54 RYY safe to buy?

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