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EF04 UOY

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

162,351 mi
Last recorded162,351 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 UOY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 162,351 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 150,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 146,427 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 142,629 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 142,613 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 136,486 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 130,837 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on the drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on the drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 119,091 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

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

child seat fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2016 119,072 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

child seat fitted

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 111,718 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 103,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2013 94,946 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear suspension bushes starting to split

Pass 5 Sep 2012 85,384 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 83,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,657 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 76,300 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,312 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 8 Jan 2008 52,943 miles

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Fail 4 Jan 2008 52,870 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads worn low

Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,357 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 UOY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UOY, 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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What year was EF04 UOY registered?

EF04 UOY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2004.

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