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CF04 ENC

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,134 mi
Last recorded167,134 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF04 ENC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 167,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 161,368 miles

engine management light on dash

major engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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)

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

both headlamp patterns faded

Fail 21 Mar 2016 161,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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)

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

both headlamp patterns faded

engine management light on dash

major engine oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 138,696 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 121,625 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 105,793 miles

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2013 105,793 miles

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

o/s front brake pipe corroded.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 94,396 miles

both rear tyres have very low tread.

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 94,396 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

both rear tyres have very low tread.

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 82,124 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,015 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 70,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,068 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 50,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,074 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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CF04 ENC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CF04 ENC, 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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CF04 ENC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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