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BK04 FPJ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,712 mi
Last recorded191,712 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 FPJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 191,712 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 191,679 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 191,679 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 184,245 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 172,367 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 159,493 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 148,933 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 148,872 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 138,375 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 205,240 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 107,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 107,438 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,578 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Mar 2007 58,117 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 FPJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FPJ, 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 FPJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for BK04 FPJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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