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F2 GHF

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,834 mi
Last recorded27,834 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF2 GHF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 27,834 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 26,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 25,387 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 24,262 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 24,262 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 23,436 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 23,394 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 22,309 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 20,605 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 18,719 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 18,719 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 17,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 14,147 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 12,865 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 11,806 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,325 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 9,092 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 7,133 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 5,806 miles

nail in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 20 Jun 2007 4,270 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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F2 GHF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F2 GHF, 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 F2 GHF registered?

F2 GHF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is F2 GHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F2 GHF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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