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CW04 AWP

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

214,487 mi
Last recorded214,487 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 AWP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 214,487 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 214,487 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 202,446 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 202,446 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 184,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 184,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 163,328 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 163,328 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 148,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 133,430 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 120,365 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 109,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advice rear tyres worn and bald on edges

Fail 29 Apr 2010 109,837 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advice rear tyres worn and bald on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,235 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 100,152 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 87,206 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 70,144 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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CW04 AWP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CW04 AWP, 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 CW04 AWP registered?

CW04 AWP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is CW04 AWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW04 AWP shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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