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BF04 ZRU

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

198,349 mi
Last recorded198,349 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 ZRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 198,349 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 193,387 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 188,864 miles

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 188,856 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 179,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 176,385 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s + o/s inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 176,381 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s + o/s inner tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 173,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 168,171 miles

advise parking adjustment

Pass 2 Feb 2018 153,824 miles

Engine oil leaks

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

Nearside Front brake dragging slightly

Nearside Rear Park brake effort low

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Feb 2017 144,229 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 136,636 miles

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

Oil Leak

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 136,636 miles

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

Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 126,192 miles

Oil leak

both head light top mounts damaged

Fail 26 Jan 2015 126,191 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both head light top mounts damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2014 109,527 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 99,863 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,980 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 94,980 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 89,699 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 84,117 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 79,116 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 74,171 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 69,098 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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BF04 ZRU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 BF04 ZRU, 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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BF04 ZRU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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