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GF04 ZTU

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

118,294 mi
Last recorded118,294 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 ZTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2019 118,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 115,139 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,766 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 112,766 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear Arm Inner Bush Worn (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 106,203 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre damage on side wall worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jul 2016 106,203 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre damage on side wall worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,450 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 96,605 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 96,602 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 89,094 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,987 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 84,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 77,738 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 77,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 68,443 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,205 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,663 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 31,389 miles

Nearside Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 31,389 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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GF04 ZTU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GF04 ZTU, 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 ZTU registered?

GF04 ZTU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is GF04 ZTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 ZTU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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