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GL04 KFG

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,024 mi
Last recorded177,024 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 KFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 177,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,996 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 103,618 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 102,481 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 102,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 101,243 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 101,243 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 100,004 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 96,788 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2012 90,982 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 77,948 miles
Pass 31 May 2010 68,459 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 60,878 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2008 53,668 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,036 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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GL04 KFG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GL04 KFG, 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 GL04 KFG registered?

GL04 KFG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is GL04 KFG safe to buy?

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