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AP54 AYK

2004 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

77,345 mi
Last recorded77,345 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 AYK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 77,345 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

front pads look to be getting low (inners)

squeaky front brakes

Fail 21 Nov 2017 77,345 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Central Rear Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front pads look to be getting low (inners)

squeaky front brakes

Pass 21 Dec 2016 71,160 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 71,160 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 63,078 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 58,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 53,230 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,189 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 48,189 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,306 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 32,862 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 22,761 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 17 Nov 2008 18,900 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 15,227 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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AP54 AYK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AP54 AYK, 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 AP54 AYK registered?

AP54 AYK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is AP54 AYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 AYK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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