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AE54 XCB

2004 BMW 525

Brown Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,269 mi
Last recorded177,269 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XCB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 177,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 168,781 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 159,788 miles

engine management light on

small diesel under vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2013 150,699 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 142,533 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 142,533 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 131,889 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 131,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 120,922 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 108,299 miles

n/s of diesel tank has moisture but not leaking at time of test, this may be to over filling of fuel

Pass 18 Aug 2010 107,971 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 107,763 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 102,394 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight 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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AE54 XCB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Brown with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XCB, 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 AE54 XCB registered?

AE54 XCB is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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