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BK04 EMV

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,404 mi
Last recorded151,404 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 151,404 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 130,149 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 130,149 miles

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

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

Prop shaft coupling worn.

Pass 22 May 2007 59,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 32,726 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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BK04 EMV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK04 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK04 EMV registered?

BK04 EMV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is BK04 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK04 EMV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BK04 EMV have outstanding finance?

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