CarVerify

Free Car Check

IXZ 8840

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

129,542 mi
Last recorded129,542 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXZ 8840
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 129,542 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 119,929 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2020 109,686 miles

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 12 Dec 2020 109,686 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear lower suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 23 Nov 2019 105,298 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 101,031 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2017 98,281 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 93,583 miles

Both inner steering inner joints have slight play

Pass 10 Nov 2015 84,483 miles

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Both rear tyres going bald on inner edges

Engine Cover & Under-shield(s) Fitted

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 84,412 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front tyres bald on inner edges

Both rear tyres going bald on inner edges

Engine Cover & Under-shield(s) Fitted

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,241 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 64,291 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 58,428 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,194 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 52,059 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,737 miles

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

both front wheel rims slight distorsion

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,704 miles

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

unable to clearly view both front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

Fail 17 Jan 2009 39,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

unable to clearly view both front to rear rigid metal brake pipes

Pass 30 Nov 2007 24,556 miles

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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

IXZ 8840 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 IXZ 8840, 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 IXZ 8840?

You can check the full history of IXZ 8840 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was IXZ 8840 registered?

IXZ 8840 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is IXZ 8840 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IXZ 8840 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does IXZ 8840 have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on IXZ 8840. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.