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BJ04 TXG

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,559 mi
Last recorded138,559 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 TXG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2019 138,559 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 133,571 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 127,440 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 5 Dec 2017 127,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 118,924 miles

Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 111,163 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 111,163 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 103,636 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 95,912 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 95,911 miles

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 88,711 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,249 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 82,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,423 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,423 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 52,166 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 44,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 44,183 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,967 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 43,806 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

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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BJ04 TXG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ04 TXG, 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 BJ04 TXG registered?

BJ04 TXG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ04 TXG shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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