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GD04 VML

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

157,527 mi
Last recorded157,527 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 VML
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 157,527 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 146,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 137,787 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front tyres getting low 3.0mm worn outer edge and sde wall scuffed

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn in middle 3.0mm

Slight play near side rear suspension top rubber bush

Slight play off side rear top suspension arm rubber bush

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 126,920 miles

Both front tyres side wall scuffed

Oil leak

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

Slight play near side rear suspension top rubber bush

Fail 5 Aug 2013 126,911 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres side wall scuffed

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Slight play near side rear suspension top rubber bush

Pass 28 Jul 2012 116,326 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2011 104,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 92,496 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,575 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 57,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 44,174 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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GD04 VML is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GD04 VML, 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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GD04 VML is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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