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FM04 PUE

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

227,123 mi
Last recorded227,123 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 PUE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 227,123 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 215,715 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)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 215,168 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 204,968 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 186,516 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 156,088 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 155,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2011 138,008 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 127,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

oil leak on diff pinion

Fail 25 Jun 2010 127,644 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak on diff pinion

Pass 17 Jun 2009 115,857 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 95,817 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 81,983 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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FM04 PUE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PUE, 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

How do I check the history of FM04 PUE?

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What year was FM04 PUE registered?

FM04 PUE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 June 2004.

Is FM04 PUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 PUE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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