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AV54 HMF

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,969 mi
Last recorded127,969 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV54 HMF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 127,969 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 125,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 122,020 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 122,020 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 118,248 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 115,413 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 107,311 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 107,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,009 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,783 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 97,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,434 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 96,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 95,027 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,343 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 93,343 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,863 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the edges.

Slight play in the front wheels.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 79,547 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 69,132 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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AV54 HMF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AV54 HMF, 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 AV54 HMF registered?

AV54 HMF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is AV54 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV54 HMF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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