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AD04 MXX

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,288 mi
Last recorded154,288 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 154,288 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 146,372 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 146,366 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 124,454 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,151 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brakes 15% imbalanced

nearside rear handbrake effort 120kgf and offside 160 kgf

Pass 5 Oct 2010 81,440 miles

exhaust emissions too low to obtain metered reading

Pass 11 May 2010 78,836 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear outer sidelight inop

Fail 11 May 2010 78,836 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s rear outer sidelight inop

Pass 18 May 2009 69,362 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 56,844 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 56,798 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2007 44,990 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2007 44,990 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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AD04 MXX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AD04 MXX, 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 AD04 MXX registered?

AD04 MXX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2004.

Is AD04 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD04 MXX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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