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AV53 YFN

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,092 mi
Last recorded192,092 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YFN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2017 192,092 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2015

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 184,908 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rears (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both fronts (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 177,317 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 177,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 167,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 155,402 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 155,350 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 144,599 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 129,673 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 109,214 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 82,357 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 57,724 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 48,580 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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AV53 YFN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol 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 AV53 YFN, 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 AV53 YFN registered?

AV53 YFN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is AV53 YFN safe to buy?

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