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CJ04 NVG

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,278 mi
Last recorded103,278 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NVG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 103,278 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 94,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 83,882 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 78,662 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,110 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox under tray damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2017 72,316 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 68,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 66,539 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak/s

Fail 22 May 2015 66,539 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak/s

Pass 6 Jun 2014 65,318 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,161 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2012 61,424 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 61,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,888 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,588 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2009 38,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 26,265 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 12,262 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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CJ04 NVG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CJ04 NVG, 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 CJ04 NVG registered?

CJ04 NVG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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