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GF04 PGE

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,430 mi
Last recorded148,430 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 PGE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 148,430 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 133,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 120,117 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 120,117 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 113,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 95,913 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 90,298 miles

both front tyres wearing badly on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2010 82,550 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 82,530 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 75,879 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2008 68,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2007 60,125 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Feb 2007 60,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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GF04 PGE 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 78.6%.

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 GF04 PGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF04 PGE registered?

GF04 PGE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is GF04 PGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 PGE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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