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CK04 LJE

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,562 mi
Last recorded55,562 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 LJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2014 55,562 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 45,062 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 43,102 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 214,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 192,498 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 27 Apr 2009 172,125 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 154,317 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 154,317 miles

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

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

body damaged

Fail 29 Mar 2007 110,042 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 110,042 miles

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

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

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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CK04 LJE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK04 LJE, 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 CK04 LJE registered?

CK04 LJE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is CK04 LJE safe to buy?

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