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BK04 GNP

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,186 mi
Last recorded139,186 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 GNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 139,186 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 139,186 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 125,440 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 122,207 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 109,284 miles

plastic underfloor covers which obscure some items

Pass 3 Apr 2018 98,458 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both on the lower arms, both the front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3-4mm sized 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 98,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both on the lower arms, both the front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3-4mm sized 225 50 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 89,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 81,959 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 74,980 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,133 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 59,104 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 52,725 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 22 Mar 2011 45,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,141 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 32,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,681 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

rear brake pads appear low wheel off inspection advise

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,893 miles

offside rear tyre worn to close to limit 2mm advise

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 GNP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GNP, 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 GNP registered?

BK04 GNP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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