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A12 TRD

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,426 mi
Last recorded113,426 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TRD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 113,426 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 107,081 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 107,076 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 101,772 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 101,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,353 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 90,321 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 77,539 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 77,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,828 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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A12 TRD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A12 TRD, 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 A12 TRD registered?

A12 TRD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is A12 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 TRD shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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