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BA04 EHV

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

233,106 mi
Last recorded233,106 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 EHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2018 233,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 227,846 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2017 227,819 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 224,302 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 223,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 217,648 miles

eng. covers fitted

park brake efficiency 17%

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2014 212,248 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 191,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2012 159,687 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 137,663 miles

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

front+rear discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 118,092 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 95,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,995 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,107 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,475 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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BA04 EHV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BA04 EHV, 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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BA04 EHV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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