CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE54 VYC

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,386 mi
Last recorded164,386 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 VYC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 164,386 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 164,364 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 150,210 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 137,933 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 131,717 miles

Emissions too clean to detect peak.

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

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Squeal from offside handbrake when applied.

Fail 27 Aug 2015 131,717 miles

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

Emissions too clean to detect peak.

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

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Squeal from offside handbrake when applied.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 124,395 miles

Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2014 124,358 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Emissions too clean to detect peak.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2013 115,354 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 22 Jul 2013 115,354 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 21 Jul 2012 94,110 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 84,152 miles

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2011 84,152 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 10 Mar 2010 61,230 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 61,198 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 49,185 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 36,102 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 36,102 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 18,851 miles

l/h/f tyre almost bold inner edge

r/h/f tyre 2mm

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE54 VYC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE54 VYC, 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 AE54 VYC?

You can check the full history of AE54 VYC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE54 VYC registered?

AE54 VYC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is AE54 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE54 VYC shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE54 VYC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE54 VYC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.