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AD04 MXN

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,513 mi
Last recorded180,513 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MXN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 180,513 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 168,564 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 156,738 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 141,943 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 98,700 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 98,700 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 94,768 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 94,767 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,642 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 62,139 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 52,026 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 39,572 miles

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

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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AD04 MXN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AD04 MXN, 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 AD04 MXN registered?

AD04 MXN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is AD04 MXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 MXN shows 12 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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