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FV04 EYU

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,110 mi
Last recorded159,110 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 EYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 159,110 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall slight damage

Fail 27 May 2017 159,110 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall slight damage

Fail 20 May 2017 159,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre inner side wall slight damage

Pass 10 Jun 2014 152,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 149,685 miles

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 149,684 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 143,506 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2012 143,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 134,992 miles

d/s and p/s lower outersills have plastic covers.

rear n/s light cluster cracked, is secure and no white light.

rear number plate slightly degraded at top edge

Fail 10 Aug 2010 134,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

d/s and p/s lower outersills have plastic covers.

rear n/s light cluster cracked, is secure and no white light.

rear number plate slightly degraded at top edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 125,351 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 112,663 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 87,642 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 86,420 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EYU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 FV04 EYU, 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 EYU registered?

FV04 EYU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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