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BKZ 3206

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

60,306 mi
Last recorded60,306 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKZ 3206
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 60,306 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 59,712 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material black coating on both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 57,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 56,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 56,993 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 55,962 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 55,302 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 54,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 52,733 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 50,773 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 47,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 47,284 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,034 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,652 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,509 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 40,313 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 37,743 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 35,256 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 30,860 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 30,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 26,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,351 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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BKZ 3206 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BKZ 3206, 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 BKZ 3206 registered?

BKZ 3206 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for BKZ 3206 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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