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EA04 AYN

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

164,025 mi
Last recorded164,025 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 164,025 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 159,599 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 155,755 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 152,005 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 149,142 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 145,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 143,110 miles

front and rear pads getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2017 143,092 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front and rear pads getting low

Pass 23 Mar 2016 138,194 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 138,194 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 133,286 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2014 130,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both front brake discs slightly lipped / scored

edges of treads slightly worn on o/s/f tyre

o/s/r wheel has a repair to inner bead

Pass 12 Mar 2013 124,467 miles

n/s/f mirror glass is damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2012 118,989 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 114,386 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 105,944 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 94,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,202 miles

has damage in swept area that does not affect view of the road

Pass 13 Apr 2007 57,786 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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EA04 AYN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EA04 AYN, 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 EA04 AYN registered?

EA04 AYN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2004.

Is EA04 AYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA04 AYN shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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