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DC04 UWH

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,126 mi
Last recorded129,126 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC04 UWH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 129,126 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 124,458 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 119,896 miles

hand brake only just met requirements

Pass 13 Apr 2016 115,845 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 112,182 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 106,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,886 miles

Bonnet safe catch stiff

Engine warning light on

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

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

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

Offside front tyre 2.4mm going out of shape and low on edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bad running at idle

Fail 17 Apr 2014 105,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Bonnet safe catch stiff

Engine warning light on

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside front tyre 2.4mm going out of shape and low on edge

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

bad running at idle

Pass 6 Apr 2013 101,064 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 96,239 miles

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

Oil leak

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

under trays fitted front and rear

Pass 8 Mar 2011 851,169 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 84,902 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 69,059 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 51,141 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,746 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 35,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 26,478 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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DC04 UWH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DC04 UWH, 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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DC04 UWH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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