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BT04 GCZ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,785 mi
Last recorded159,785 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 GCZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 159,785 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 152,332 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 3 Mar 2022 152,322 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 28 Nov 2020 143,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 129,571 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 124,228 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,315 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded ns/os (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 117,520 miles

emissions to low to record a reading

Fail 6 Oct 2016 117,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

emissions to low to record a reading

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 112,945 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 109,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 107,165 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 102,365 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 102,353 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 96,279 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 90,123 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,512 miles

winscreen washers frozen at time of test.

Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,826 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 74,253 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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BT04 GCZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT04 GCZ, 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 BT04 GCZ registered?

BT04 GCZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is BT04 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT04 GCZ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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