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DY04 KMX

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

179,568 mi
Last recorded179,568 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 KMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 179,568 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 179,568 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 168,889 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Fail 20 Mar 2018 168,889 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017 161,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 151,295 miles

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

Offside inner tie rod arm has slight play

Fail 22 Mar 2016 151,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced also has broken top bracket - still secure (1.7.5a)

Offside inner tie rod arm has slight play

Pass 17 Mar 2015 140,928 miles

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

Offside front steering tie rod arm has slight play

Fail 16 Mar 2015 140,928 miles

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front steering tie rod arm has slight play

Pass 12 Mar 2014 130,843 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 130,843 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 119,830 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 119,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

CONTINENTAL CONTI PREMIUM CONTACT 2 225/55/R16(95W)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside front tyre cut but not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 20 Mar 2012 107,169 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 107,169 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 94,115 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2011 94,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,325 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2009 68,106 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 53,981 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,160 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 29,285 miles

1/large sump and gearbox cover fitted †2/rust on all brake discs †3/ rear brake pads low

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 KMX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KMX, 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 KMX registered?

DY04 KMX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is DY04 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 KMX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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