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K3 OBM

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,710 mi
Last recorded91,710 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 OBM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 91,710 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 91,710 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 75,670 miles

exhaust emmissions too low to read on tester

Pass 6 Nov 2009 54,790 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 29,499 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 29,499 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2008 29,467 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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K3 OBM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K3 OBM, 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 K3 OBM registered?

K3 OBM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is K3 OBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 OBM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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