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GV04 VSX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,202 mi
Last recorded119,202 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 VSX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2017 119,202 miles

under vehicle covers

Pass 21 Dec 2016 169,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 105,883 miles

Oil leak

offside rear reflector loose but not insecure.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 101,710 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 48,244 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 90,599 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front undertray missing

front/rear undertray insecure

nearside front,outer position lamp only working intermitantly

Fail 31 Aug 2012 90,599 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front undertray missing

front/rear undertray insecure

nearside front,outer position lamp only working intermitantly

Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,991 miles

Offside Inner 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)

n/s/door mirror glass cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,151 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 48,378 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 32,395 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,741 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 30,741 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 VSX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VSX, 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

How do I check the history of GV04 VSX?

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What year was GV04 VSX registered?

GV04 VSX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is GV04 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV04 VSX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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