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AJ54 AYP

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

127,416 mi
Last recorded127,416 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 AYP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2015 127,416 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2015 127,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 122,510 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,697 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside track rod inner ball joint has slight play in ball joint

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,462 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 64,390 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 55,342 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 49,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 37,940 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,812 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 18,316 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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AJ54 AYP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ54 AYP, 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 AJ54 AYP registered?

AJ54 AYP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is AJ54 AYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ54 AYP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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