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CK04 XPG

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

194,671 mi
Last recorded194,671 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK04 XPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 194,671 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 188,640 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 188,573 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Rear Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

corrosion on passengers floor

tyre pressure light illuminated

Pass 16 Apr 2021 184,586 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 184,444 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately secured floor pan (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 182,110 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2018 173,198 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 159,551 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 149,291 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 149,195 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2015 138,764 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2014 132,647 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 132,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 128,216 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 Aug 2012 120,204 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 111,445 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 104,142 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 92,701 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 78,498 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 66,187 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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CK04 XPG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 XPG, 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 CK04 XPG registered?

CK04 XPG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 April 2004.

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