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BG04 LTK

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

240,872 mi
Last recorded240,872 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 LTK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 240,872 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 240,872 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 138,530 miles

Offside Front Bumper / wing damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2021 138,530 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper / wing damaged

Pass 7 Dec 2020 134,723 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 126,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,892 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2018 117,892 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 108,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer heavy tyre wear

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

Offside Front Outer heavy tyre wear

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine oil over full

Fail 23 Feb 2017 104,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer heavy tyre wear

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

Offside Front Outer heavy tyre wear

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

engine oil over full

Pass 15 Feb 2016 93,807 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 93,807 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 79,844 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 79,841 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,343 miles

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

Water ingress to boot

Fail 18 Feb 2014 70,343 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 Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Water ingress to boot

Pass 27 Feb 2013 61,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2013 61,864 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 61,485 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2011 55,608 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 55,607 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,934 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 41,082 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,281 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 25,641 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 LTK 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 65.4%.

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 BG04 LTK, 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 BG04 LTK registered?

BG04 LTK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is BG04 LTK safe to buy?

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