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2004 BMW 525
General Information
- Registration AX04MVF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 10 May 2022
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MOT History 16 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,902 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake lever high
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
10 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- parking brake lever high
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
25 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 173,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 169,630 MI
Expiry date: 14 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorated
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
13 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 169,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake hose deteriorated
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
8 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 165,215 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear handbrake performance low
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
2 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 165,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) Dangerous
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear handbrake performance low
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
21 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 159,986 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 149,317 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,876 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
21 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 129,154 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202622 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 124,311 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 114,910 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2011 13 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 107,333 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010 13 Jun 202630 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 102,316 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 13 Jun 202627 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 90,592 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2008 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AX04MVF was registered on 2004-07-27
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