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K12 JHG

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,888 mi
Last recorded171,888 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 JHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2019 171,888 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 153,451 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 147,300 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front links (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 147,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Engine bay. Fumes in car (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front links (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear flexis (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 136,632 miles

slight damage to n/s front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2015 130,423 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 124,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 117,993 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2013 117,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2012 107,968 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 97,830 miles

REAR DISCS SLIGHTLEY PITTED

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,311 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 76,610 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 76,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 60,948 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 43,792 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

cuts in sidewalls on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

Pass 25 Sep 2007 43,792 miles

cuts in sidewalls on n/s/f and n/s/r tyres

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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K12 JHG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 K12 JHG, 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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K12 JHG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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