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BK04 EUP

2004 BMW 525

Bronze Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,591 mi
Last recorded125,591 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 EUP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 125,591 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 125,581 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 121,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 121,746 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2014 116,683 miles

fuel cap seal perished & cracked but still sealing at time of test

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight buckle on n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight buckle on n/s/r wheel inner rim

Fail 6 Jun 2014 116,683 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front brake discs & pads appear to be wearing low

fuel cap seal perished & cracked but still sealing at time of test

rear brake pipes starting to rust

slight buckle on n/s/f wheel inner rim

slight buckle on n/s/r wheel inner rim

Pass 20 Jun 2013 109,844 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 109,844 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 97,087 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 97,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 86,312 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

small cuts to offside front tyre

Fail 13 Jun 2011 86,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack

small cuts to offside front tyre

Pass 11 Jun 2010 75,226 miles

park brake lever travel long

rear number plate slightly faded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Jun 2009 62,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 49,187 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 EUP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Bronze with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BK04 EUP, 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 BK04 EUP registered?

BK04 EUP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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