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SS04 AJY

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

67,802 mi
Last recorded67,802 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS04 AJY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 67,802 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under tray fitted

vehicle has under body corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2017 68,500 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 69,083 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 67,185 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 65,044 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 64,241 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 64,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 54,471 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 39,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 35,706 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,452 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,590 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)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,896 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 14,365 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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SS04 AJY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SS04 AJY, 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 SS04 AJY registered?

SS04 AJY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 July 2004.

Is SS04 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS04 AJY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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