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DXZ 9181

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

131,876 mi
Last recorded131,876 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDXZ 9181
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 131,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 131,876 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 130,287 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 125,365 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,909 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 118,909 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side front (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side front (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 112,645 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2014 104,378 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 99,532 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 91,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 91,745 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 77,919 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Fail 7 Feb 2011 77,906 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust secure

Pass 8 Feb 2010 73,381 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 61,728 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 23,407 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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DXZ 9181 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DXZ 9181, 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 DXZ 9181 registered?

DXZ 9181 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is DXZ 9181 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DXZ 9181 shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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