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DH02 ANT

2004 BMW 525

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,738 mi
Last recorded146,738 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH02 ANT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2018 146,738 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has damage on sidewall

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 146,697 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre has damage on sidewall

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2017 142,605 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage on sidewall

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 138,465 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 138,409 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,705 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 133,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 123,573 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 123,573 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 111,310 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 111,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Slight play on osf steering rack

Pass 30 Jul 2012 101,143 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,660 miles

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

offside rear wheel has been repaired

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,797 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 72,223 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 66,693 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stering wheel making a rattling noise

Pass 26 Mar 2008 66,693 miles

stering wheel making a rattling noise

Fail 21 Mar 2007 53,974 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)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 53,974 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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DH02 ANT is a 2004 BMW 525 in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DH02 ANT, 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 DH02 ANT registered?

DH02 ANT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is DH02 ANT safe to buy?

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