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BO53 MKD

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

285,576 mi
Last recorded285,576 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 MKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 285,576 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 284,681 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 280,952 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 280,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 278,750 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 278,731 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 277,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 274,112 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Puncture light on

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 274,296 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Rear brake dics corroded

puncture lights on

Pass 10 Oct 2017 269,024 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 163,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2016 163,884 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

offside front steering arm has slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2015 157,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 145,940 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 125,689 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes rusting

o/s front to rear brake pipe rusted bad at rear

o/s front tyre worn bad on inner edge

Fail 30 Sep 2013 125,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake pipes rusting

o/s front to rear brake pipe rusted bad at rear

o/s front tyre worn bad on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 109,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 109,405 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 97,612 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

offside front brake disc groved/scorn

slight play from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Sep 2011 97,408 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

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

brake pad warning light on

offside front brake disc groved/scorn

slight play from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2010 86,075 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 86,075 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,427 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 66,208 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,033 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,491 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2006 23,959 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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BO53 MKD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 BO53 MKD, 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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What year was BO53 MKD registered?

BO53 MKD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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