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K10 THU

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,272 mi
Last recorded160,272 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 THU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 160,272 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 150,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre shows signs of repair to outer sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2013 150,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre shows signs of repair to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Dec 2012 140,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2011 127,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside 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)

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 21 Dec 2010 113,052 miles

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

both rear tyres are part worns & showing signs of having outer sidewall damage repaired

damage to front bumper

Fail 10 Dec 2010 112,589 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear tyres are part worns & showing signs of having outer sidewall damage repaired

Pass 15 Dec 2009 98,704 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 93,923 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,362 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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K10 THU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K10 THU, 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 K10 THU registered?

K10 THU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is K10 THU safe to buy?

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