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VA04 AYP

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,803 mi
Last recorded46,803 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 AYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 46,803 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 42,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 42,757 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 34,908 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 22,760 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2006 12,837 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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VA04 AYP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA04 AYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA04 AYP registered?

VA04 AYP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is VA04 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 AYP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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