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AP04 GVX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,766 mi
Last recorded141,766 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP04 GVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 141,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 134,884 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 134,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR ARM AND RADUIS ARM BUSHES WORN.

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users BLUE SMOKE UNDER HARSH ACCELARTION. (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 129,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 May 2018 129,828 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO CYLINDER. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNEVEN PAD WEAR TO FRONT.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 123,473 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 123,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 116,464 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 116,464 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,965 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 106,965 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 May 2015 106,915 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both front headlamp lenses deteriorated.

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 93,437 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 93,437 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 30 May 2014 93,258 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

offside and nearside front brake disc plates heavily lipped

Pass 1 Jun 2013 82,543 miles

front brake discs thin

front brake pads low

front tyres low tread depth wearing inner edges and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2012 64,211 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 64,211 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,378 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 60,051 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 60,049 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 50,712 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 50,712 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 40,794 miles

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

nearside rear tyre splitting through tread and outer sidewall in a poor condition

Pass 23 May 2007 39,529 miles

o/s/f,n/s/r tyres worn on inner edgers,small cuts in tread,creaks in treads

Fail 19 May 2007 39,066 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f,n/s/r tyres worn on inner edgers ,small cuts in tread,creaks in treads.

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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AP04 GVX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 AP04 GVX, 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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AP04 GVX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 May 2004.

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