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FV04 DZL

2004 BMW 525

Red Lpg 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,192 mi
Last recorded145,192 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 DZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2020 145,192 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Nov 2019 121,824 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play marked!!! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 91,110 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nsf osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 82,018 miles

slight play in front joints

Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,547 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 70,508 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 70,071 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,491 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s No, plate lamp dim

slight distortion on n/s/f tyre and inner edge of tread worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 49,180 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 49,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 43,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 37,306 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,898 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 21,702 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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FV04 DZL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV04 DZL, 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 FV04 DZL registered?

FV04 DZL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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