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AE54 WWO

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

148,700 mi
Last recorded148,700 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 WWO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 148,700 miles

EML light on

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2017 137,534 miles

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

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

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

front and rear no. plates poor

headlight beam pattern poor

Fail 17 Feb 2017 137,534 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view drivers door (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

front and rear no. plates poor

headlight beam pattern poor

Pass 29 Jan 2016 128,575 miles

both no plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2016 128,575 miles

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

both no plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,677 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 107,243 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jan 2014 107,223 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2013 95,579 miles

front no. plate poor

Pass 1 Dec 2011 81,751 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 81,749 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 71,803 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,194 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 60,194 miles

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

advise front number plate condition

Pass 1 Dec 2008 49,114 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 49,114 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 38,089 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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AE54 WWO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol 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 AE54 WWO, 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 AE54 WWO registered?

AE54 WWO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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