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AD54 MCC

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

110,966 mi
Last recorded110,966 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 MCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 110,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak engine ()

under body covers fitted /engine covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 11,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak engine ()

under body covers fitted /engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 102,089 miles

Ecu light on

Grease leaking from of side cv joint area

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Off side front head lamp bulb cover mising

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothy near side rear and off side rears (3.5.1g)

Steering rack inner joints have play

Under trays fitted

Fail 15 Sep 2016 102,089 miles

Ecu light on

Grease leaking from of side cv joint area

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Off side front head lamp bulb cover mising

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothy near side rear and off side rears (3.5.1g)

Steering rack inner joints have play

Under trays fitted

Fail 8 Sep 2016 101,954 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Ecu light on

Grease leaking from of side cv joint area

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Off side front head lamp bulb cover mising

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bothy near side rear and off side rears (3.5.1g)

Steering rack inner joints have play

Under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2015 93,792 miles

Brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaitor uncliped (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Off side front head lamp bulb cover missing

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaitor uncliped (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,418 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 53,454 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 50,308 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 50,308 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,903 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,764 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,786 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 37,786 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 31,183 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 27,318 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)

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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AD54 MCC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD54 MCC, 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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AD54 MCC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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