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FL04 CHK

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

150,788 mi
Last recorded150,788 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 CHK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 150,788 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 143,586 miles

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

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

engine has an oil leak

n/s + o/s front head lights deterioreted

rear diff oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2019 143,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure top bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure top bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake performance not tested no brake pressure to rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

n/s + o/s front head lights deterioreted

rear diff oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2018 135,620 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 135,606 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 132,273 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 127,665 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 122,403 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 116,646 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 116,646 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 109,010 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2011 101,967 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 94,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear offside tyre has 2 nails in tread area and is worn close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,167 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 76,323 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 66,255 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 CHK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CHK, 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 CHK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 July 2004.

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