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FL04 PXM

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,616 mi
Last recorded127,616 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 PXM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 127,616 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,935 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 121,172 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jul 2017 116,091 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 116,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,496 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 106,007 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 105,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 98,425 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 98,425 miles

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

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

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

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 91,241 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 85,147 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 78,838 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 78,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 72,223 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 63,254 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 63,254 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 52,475 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,273 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,242 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 PXM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PXM, 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 FL04 PXM registered?

FL04 PXM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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