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A1 AGC

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,893 mi
Last recorded70,893 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 AGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 70,893 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 70,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 68,366 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 67,482 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,379 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 65,215 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 103,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 62,693 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 60,784 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 60,784 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 58,408 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 54,737 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 52,255 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2014 52,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,549 miles

Nearside rear tyre has slight cracks in the sidewall but not deep enough to reach the plys/chords

Pass 3 Jul 2012 44,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 43,517 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 43,204 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Apr 2009 39,447 miles

front discs slight corrosion on inside

n/s/r tyre on 2mm and wearing on edges

undertray broken

Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,593 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,659 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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A1 AGC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 A1 AGC, 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

How do I check the history of A1 AGC?

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What year was A1 AGC registered?

A1 AGC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is A1 AGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 AGC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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