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BJ04 TXM

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

180,147 mi
Last recorded180,147 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 TXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 180,147 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 180,146 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 175,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 173,644 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 164,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 151,529 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 142,837 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 142,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (both) (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 136,007 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 136,007 miles

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

rear pads low

Fail 3 Jun 2014 128,299 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs pitted

rear pads low

Pass 12 Apr 2013 120,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Apr 2013 120,664 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all four tyres worn on edges

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 3 Feb 2012 114,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 98,552 miles

nearside front foglight not working

Pass 22 Mar 2010 89,480 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 72,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low tread inner,outer edges

covers fitted to vehicle

front,rear brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre outer tyre wall signs of run-flat damage

rear inner brake pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection

Fail 15 Jun 2009 72,679 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres low tread inner,outer edges

covers fitted to vehicle

front,rear brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre outer tyre wall signs of run-flat damage

rear inner brake pads seem low advise wheels removed brake inspection

Pass 2 Jul 2008 57,365 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 57,364 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,584 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 46,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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 TXM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

BJ04 TXM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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