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CP04 VZN

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,852 mi
Last recorded157,852 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 VZN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 157,852 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 151,398 miles

airbag light on

Pass 24 Dec 2011 141,720 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 23 Dec 2011 141,695 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 132,468 miles

nsf inner steering knuckle worn

Fail 22 Dec 2010 132,468 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf inner steering knuckle worn

Pass 9 Nov 2009 124,272 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 100,173 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 78,290 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 77,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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CP04 VZN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CP04 VZN, 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 CP04 VZN registered?

CP04 VZN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 June 2004.

Is CP04 VZN safe to buy?

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