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BG04 AAJ

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

211,357 mi
Last recorded211,357 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 AAJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 211,357 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside & Nearside brake pipes rusty as joins to the hoses in wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as they pass the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front,outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material as brake pipes run over rear suspension then join to the Offside & Nearside hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Offside & Nearside parking brake effort efficiency only just meets requirements , permissible reserved travel at parking brake lever ,adjustment or repair may be necessary on or before next service

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & Nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 207,076 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes as they pass the fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear that run over the rear suspension, then join the offside & nearside hoses in the wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake offside & nearside , performance just meets efficiency limit

Pass 6 Jun 2018 200,995 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes as they pass the fuel tank, then run over the rear suspension, and then join to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 200,995 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes as they pass the fuel tank, then run over the rear suspension, and then join to both rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 188,442 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipe joins to hose in wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 176,466 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded as pipe joins to hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Outer Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside & nearside top joints rear of the hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 164,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear parking brake is lower in effort

Pass 2 Jun 2014 152,430 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 140,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

the nearside parking brake is lower in effort than the oppisit side

Pass 6 Jun 2012 127,770 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 115,131 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 101,112 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 89,738 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 80,601 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 77,741 miles

Slight play/wear in offside and nearside rear top (rearmost) suspension arm ball joints.

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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BG04 AAJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BG04 AAJ, 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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BG04 AAJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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