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FL04 CHJ

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,876 mi
Last recorded187,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 CHJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 187,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 185,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 185,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 183,305 miles

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

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

under trays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2018 181,086 miles

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 173,840 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jul 2017 173,840 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 160,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 Jul 2015 136,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2015 136,029 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2014 116,768 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 112,386 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 114,908 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 109,097 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 93,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

oil on min

Pass 18 Aug 2009 83,884 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 66,978 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 50,617 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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FL04 CHJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FL04 CHJ, 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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FL04 CHJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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