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AX04 XCR

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

178,311 mi
Last recorded178,311 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX04 XCR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 178,311 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

airbag light reset prior to retest

engine covers fitted

number plate lights come on when tapped

second hand suspension arm fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Mar 2018 178,310 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jul 2016 164,904 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r & n/s/r ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

n/s/r tyre has cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 11 Aug 2015 155,562 miles

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

n/s/f dipped beam come on when tapped

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 2 Aug 2014 143,897 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 133,845 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 129,401 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 129,401 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 126,100 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 126,100 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 113,284 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 102,192 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 90,666 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 82,083 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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AX04 XCR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AX04 XCR, 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 AX04 XCR registered?

AX04 XCR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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