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GU04 FVK

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

216,434 mi
Last recorded216,434 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FVK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 216,434 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 212,514 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 208,977 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 207,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 206,284 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 204,966 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 203,709 miles

PLASTIC COVERS FITTED UNDER VEHICLE

Pass 16 Mar 2019 202,612 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 201,487 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 199,364 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside to nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 194,451 miles

Headlamp lenses slight deteration

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 192,025 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 190,887 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 186,555 miles

metal brake pipe to nearside front hose is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 180,070 miles

metal brake pipe corroded at nearside front

Fail 28 Mar 2012 180,070 miles

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

metal brake pipe corroded at nearside front

Pass 11 Mar 2011 164,473 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 145,230 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 123,944 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 106,783 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 75,885 miles

rear tyres 1.6mm

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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GU04 FVK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 GU04 FVK, 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 GU04 FVK registered?

GU04 FVK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is GU04 FVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 FVK shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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