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JO04 MLM

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,931 mi
Last recorded132,931 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO04 MLM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 132,931 miles

Front number plate damaged, still readable

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 132,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front number plate damaged, still readable

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 123,566 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 123,413 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 115,276 miles

Advise lots of components obscured by under tray covers

Fail 24 Mar 2016 115,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From centre floor area to flexi connection (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From centre floor area to flexi connection (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking Along inner sill (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Advise lots of components obscured by under tray covers

Pass 10 Jan 2015 105,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2013 94,477 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 79,064 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,678 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 74,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 70,039 miles

full underbody cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,724 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

main brake pipes not fully inspected due to plastic floor cover

Pass 3 Dec 2008 60,372 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,875 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 51,443 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
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JO04 MLM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 JO04 MLM, 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 JO04 MLM registered?

JO04 MLM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 5 May 2004.

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