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GM04 CJE

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

204,916 mi
Last recorded204,916 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM04 CJE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 204,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Nov 2015 204,863 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Outer Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Nov 2014 197,224 miles

exhaust emissions too low to record

Fail 10 Nov 2014 197,224 miles

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

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

exhaust emissions too low to record

Pass 4 Nov 2013 184,246 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2013 184,246 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 163,137 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 163,137 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 Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 141,396 miles

Exhaust emissions too low to record- special notice issued.

Fail 4 Nov 2011 141,396 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions too low to record- special notice issued.

Pass 11 Nov 2010 122,684 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Emissions too low to record- special notice issued.

Pass 12 Nov 2009 110,201 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 99,976 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 89,840 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 89,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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GM04 CJE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GM04 CJE, 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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GM04 CJE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 July 2004.

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