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BA04 EHH

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,222 mi
Last recorded118,222 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 EHH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 118,222 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 118,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,552 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 95,556 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 95,556 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 83,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 70,731 miles

Nearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 May 2010 60,130 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 49,865 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 49,865 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 May 2008 41,326 miles

Both front brake discs scored inner faces /grooved .

Rear brake pads worn very low .

Fail 23 May 2008 41,326 miles

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

Both front brake discs scored inner faces /grooved .

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

Rear brake pads worn very low .

Pass 24 May 2007 31,005 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BA04 EHH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BA04 EHH, 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 BA04 EHH registered?

BA04 EHH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 July 2004.

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