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FN04 XBX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

178,343 mi
Last recorded178,343 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN04 XBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 178,343 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 178,029 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated BONNET NOT OPEN (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 165,762 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 165,762 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 147,447 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 138,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise - brakepipes are getting little rusty in places

advise - front number plate is replaced soon

Pass 26 Jun 2013 138,157 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

advise - brakepipes are getting little rusty in places

advise - front number plate is replaced soon

Pass 18 Jun 2012 128,787 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Jun 2012 128,787 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 117,600 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 117,600 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

advise - front discs look worn - need thickness of disc measuring

advise - front number plate is replaced

advise - rear pads fairly low

advise - srs faulty

Pass 10 May 2010 97,760 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 97,753 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 82,036 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 67,172 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 67,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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FN04 XBX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FN04 XBX, 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 FN04 XBX registered?

FN04 XBX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 March 2004.

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