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FM04 FJV

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

93,648 mi
Last recorded93,648 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 93,648 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,832 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 79,644 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 74,837 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 74,779 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 70,430 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 67,370 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 66,515 miles

rear tyre tread depths getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2019 66,489 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 64,275 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 61,110 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 58,426 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 58,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded yellow chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 55,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 52,193 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 48,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 48,924 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 44,454 miles

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)

Offside Front 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 11 May 2011 41,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,532 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 33,923 miles

nearside rear upper suspension arm out ball joint has slight play

Pass 14 May 2008 28,256 miles

front n/s and o/s brake disc inner faces showing corrosion

Pass 24 May 2007 22,694 miles

rear tyres close to wear indicators.

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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FM04 FJV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FM04 FJV, 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 FM04 FJV registered?

FM04 FJV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 June 2004.

Is FM04 FJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 FJV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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