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DL04 JWJ

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,169 mi
Last recorded183,169 miles
Recorded on4 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL04 JWJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2023 183,169 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

nsf & osf(headlamp bracket top slightly damaged)

undertray fitted

Fail 4 May 2023 183,167 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nsf & osf (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower back outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

nsf & osf(headlamp bracket top slightly damaged)

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 175,412 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf & osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play nsf & osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 170,209 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 169,544 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 155,923 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2016 155,922 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 155,902 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres bold inner edge

o/s front tyre has a nail

oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2014 51,753 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 145,737 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 140,148 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 133,601 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 203,760 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 117,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 112,333 miles

Exhaust fumes noticed from under bonnet when revved.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,656 miles

under inspection covers fitted

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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DL04 JWJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DL04 JWJ, 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 DL04 JWJ registered?

DL04 JWJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 11 August 2004.

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