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CP04 VZS

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,599 mi
Last recorded182,599 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 VZS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 182,599 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 177,376 miles

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

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))

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 173,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 163,937 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 159,750 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 150,311 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 140,339 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2017 140,339 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Central Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 128,078 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

diesel emission tested but no reading recorded.

Pass 1 Jun 2015 117,001 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Jun 2015 188,950 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 May 2014 114,001 miles

Emmission test done. No reading recorded.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2013 104,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 98,532 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 98,438 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 89,326 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 89,129 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 80,905 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 74,852 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 63,738 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 52,115 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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CP04 VZS is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 CP04 VZS, 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 VZS registered?

CP04 VZS is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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