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BM03 BOW

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

168,359 mi
Last recorded168,359 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM03 BOW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 168,359 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 152,854 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 127,653 miles

engine covers ltd inspection of engine bay carried out.

under trays ltd inspection of underside carried out

Fail 4 Nov 2016 127,649 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine covers ltd inspection of engine bay carried out.

under trays ltd inspection of underside carried out

Pass 13 Nov 2015 116,873 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 104,012 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 104,010 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 94,810 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 94,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 5 Jan 2012 87,216 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs slightly pitted

Slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 12 Jan 2011 76,012 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear body seams underneath vehicle corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2010 60,962 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Screen washers inop due to frozen conditions

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Sep 2008 46,653 miles

Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are starting to wear.

Slight cuts on the N/S/F tyre.

Slight play in both the front wheels.

The front bush on both the rear control arms are starting to split.

The rear brake discs are starting to corrode and score.

The rear brake pads are starting to wear.

The rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 2 Sep 2008 46,637 miles

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

Both the front anti-roll bar bushes are starting to wear.

Slight cuts on the N/S/F tyre.

Slight play in both the front wheels.

The front bush on both the rear control arms are starting to split.

The rear brake discs are starting to corrode and score.

The rear brake pads are starting to wear.

The rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,341 miles

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The N/S/R tyre is getting low on the inside edge.

The front brake pads are starting to get low and the discs are badly wearing.

The handbrake requires slight adjustment.

The rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Slight play in the O/S/F wheel.

The N/S/R tyre is getting low on the inside edge.

The front brake pads are getting low and the discs are badly wearing.

The handbrake requires adjustment.

The rear number plate is starting to deteriorate.

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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BM03 BOW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BM03 BOW, 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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BM03 BOW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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