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DF04 NPV

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF04 NPV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019
Pass 27 Jul 2018 127,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 118,641 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 118,641 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,866 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 111,866 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2015

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 95,259 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2014 95,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 86,858 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,381 miles

both rear discs pitted worn and scored. strong advise

Pass 19 Feb 2011 72,911 miles

large engine covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2010 65,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 55,016 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 32,849 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 26,206 miles

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

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

both front wheel bearing slightly ruff.

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,276 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 23,265 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 22,760 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 22,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DF04 NPV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DF04 NPV, 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 DF04 NPV registered?

DF04 NPV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is DF04 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF04 NPV shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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