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FV04 LNW

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

263,335 mi
Last recorded263,335 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 LNW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 263,335 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 224,275 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 200,232 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 118,356 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 103,317 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 103,317 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 90,346 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing uneven

Pass 17 Oct 2008 78,768 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 67,246 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 LNW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV04 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

FV04 LNW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is FV04 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 LNW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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