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EF04 KZV

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,954 mi
Last recorded134,954 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 KZV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 134,954 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 125,632 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 115,161 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 99,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,532 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,102 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 72,058 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 72,052 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 56,676 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 56,676 miles

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)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 47,517 miles

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

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 9 Jan 2008 40,476 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,301 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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EF04 KZV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EF04 KZV, 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

How do I check the history of EF04 KZV?

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What year was EF04 KZV registered?

EF04 KZV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is EF04 KZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 KZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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