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VE04 AVZ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,672 mi
Last recorded165,672 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 AVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 165,672 miles

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

bad oil leak

front bumper lose

n/s/r cv leaking inner

o/s/r wheel sitting in very slightly

Fail 17 Sep 2014 165,004 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

bad oil leak

front bumper lose

n/s/r cv leaking inner

o/s/r wheel sitting in very slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2013 147,783 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 10 Aug 2012 137,026 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 130,422 miles

Airbag warning light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 11 Aug 2011 130,421 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Airbag warning light illuminated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 3 Jun 2010 90,393 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 90,393 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 71,418 miles

2 centre brake light bulbs not working

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult belt

Fail 8 Jun 2009 71,418 miles

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

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

2 centre brake light bulbs not working

2 child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of a adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2008 53,468 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 38,161 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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VE04 AVZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VE04 AVZ, 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 VE04 AVZ registered?

VE04 AVZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is VE04 AVZ safe to buy?

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