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AV04 VND

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,946 mi
Last recorded123,946 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV04 VND
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2010 123,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 122,826 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

emissions 0

Pass 31 Mar 2008 118,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

full undertray + sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2007 110,366 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 110,044 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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AV04 VND is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 AV04 VND, 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 AV04 VND registered?

AV04 VND is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is AV04 VND safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV04 VND shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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