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GU04 FWV

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,131 mi
Last recorded110,131 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 FWV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 110,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 110,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2022 102,806 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 Mar 2022 102,806 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jan 2021 94,023 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 89,634 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 89,314 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 81,147 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 68,757 miles

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to child seat being fitted.

Fail 19 May 2017 68,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Unable to check seat belt due to child seat being fitted.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 55,209 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 45,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,423 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 49,291 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 39,650 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 38,277 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 37,049 miles

n/s o/s rear tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,212 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 34,212 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 32,101 miles

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

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

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 FWV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FWV, 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 FWV registered?

GU04 FWV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is GU04 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 FWV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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