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EA04 UMV

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

191,813 mi
Last recorded191,813 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 UMV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 191,813 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 183,660 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 183,660 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 176,831 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH HEAD LIGHTS (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2015 164,712 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 164,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside 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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2014 144,142 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Apr 2013 125,657 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 105,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 99,753 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 86,673 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 79,252 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 71,182 miles

travel in handbrake lever

Pass 7 Apr 2008 69,769 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 54,243 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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EA04 UMV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EA04 UMV, 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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EA04 UMV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 May 2004.

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