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CO04 CJO

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

60,495 mi
Last recorded60,495 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCO04 CJO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 60,495 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 60,495 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 47,999 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,260 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 33,317 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2021 27,043 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 27,014 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 26,991 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 26,533 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 23,864 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 20,380 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 16,857 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 16,034 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 14,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 13,034 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 11,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 10,543 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 9,566 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,536 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 7,014 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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CO04 CJO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CO04 CJO, 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 CO04 CJO registered?

CO04 CJO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is CO04 CJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CO04 CJO shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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