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GU04 FVL

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

280,431 mi
Last recorded280,431 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 280,431 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 160,249 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 143,053 miles

Bushes in both rear suspension arms starting to slpit.

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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 118,663 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 98,504 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 81,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 81,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Apr 2009 67,454 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 67,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2008 55,008 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,471 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 48,471 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,633 miles

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

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 FVL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FVL, 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 FVL registered?

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

Is GU04 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 FVL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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