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BM04 JAW

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,393 mi
Last recorded127,393 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 JAW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2010 127,393 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 127,393 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 104,893 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 82,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 56,827 miles

stone caught in r/h/f brake carrier

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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BM04 JAW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BM04 JAW, 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 BM04 JAW registered?

BM04 JAW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is BM04 JAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM04 JAW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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