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DY04 FEJ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,001 mi
Last recorded216,001 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 FEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2015 216,001 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front antiroll bar bushes worn

o/s/r , n/s/f , n/s/r tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jun 2015 216,001 miles

both front antiroll bar bushes worn

o/s/r , n/s/f , n/s/r tyres close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2014 177,639 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 177,639 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 133,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 102,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 93,896 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 78,225 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 78,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 63,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 44,820 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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DY04 FEJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DY04 FEJ, 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 DY04 FEJ registered?

DY04 FEJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 August 2004.

Is DY04 FEJ safe to buy?

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