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GV04 EBX

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

219,067 mi
Last recorded219,067 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 EBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 219,067 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 219,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 208,273 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF / OSF ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 208,269 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. NSF 245/45/17 OSF 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) NSF / OSF ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 192,973 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 May 2021 192,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush as slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 190,540 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 187,579 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

brake discs all round corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2018 180,059 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 172,899 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 166,026 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 157,939 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 153,771 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/rear suspension noisy [ squeaking ]

Pass 7 Feb 2013 148,466 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 129,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 109,956 miles

Emissions so low emissions machine won't pick it up

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Minor sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

Oil leak

Unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 27 Mar 2010 90,639 miles

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

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

emissions to low to register reading. no print out given

Pass 21 Mar 2009 68,202 miles

Both front tyres getting low on inside edge + nail on n/s/f

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack + slightly noisey

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,001 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 49,997 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,885 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper 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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GV04 EBX 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 81%.

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 GV04 EBX, 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 GV04 EBX registered?

GV04 EBX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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