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DA04 TGX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,490 mi
Last recorded143,490 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 TGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 143,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak at rear diff

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 125,913 miles

All brake discs are pitted

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Oil leak

Rear diff has slight oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2012 111,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 13 Oct 2011 111,163 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 105,911 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 105,911 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 97,864 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 74,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 49,508 miles

rear tyres 3mm inside edges

slight wear front and rear brake discs

slight wear nearside rear and offside rear suspension arm ball joints

Pass 19 Oct 2006 26,796 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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DA04 TGX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel 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 DA04 TGX, 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 DA04 TGX registered?

DA04 TGX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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