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C16 PCB

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

140,590 mi
Last recorded140,590 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 PCB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 140,590 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 139,359 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 138,207 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2023 138,179 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 138,169 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 138,138 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 138,120 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 136,482 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 134,638 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 131,201 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 121,777 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 109,383 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 109,383 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 98,049 miles

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 13 Jul 2013 82,857 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn on edges

slight play offside front inner track rod

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,490 miles

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

oil low.

Fail 16 Jun 2012 72,447 miles

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

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

oil low.

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,027 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 64,027 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 64,008 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,065 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 46,592 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,524 miles

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

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)

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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C16 PCB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 C16 PCB, 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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C16 PCB is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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