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AD04 WEH

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,342 mi
Last recorded140,342 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 140,342 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake disc back plate insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2014 140,340 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake disc back plate insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2012 121,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake warning lamp on

Fail 30 Nov 2012 121,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hand brake warning lamp on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 98,889 miles

brake warning light on.

Fail 17 Oct 2011 98,889 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake warning light on.

Pass 30 Oct 2010 80,305 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2010 80,305 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2007 62,881 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 WEH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

AD04 WEH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is AD04 WEH safe to buy?

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