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K500 JLG

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,797 mi
Last recorded167,797 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK500 JLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2022 167,797 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear tyres slightly worn inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2021 161,514 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 154,235 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 146,320 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 139,048 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 132,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb warning light emitted on dash (all bulbs ok)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,472 miles

Rear tyres low on tread inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2016 115,472 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 tyre valves perished

Rear tyres low on tread inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2015 100,301 miles

front inner brake pads worn low

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,992 miles

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)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 83,848 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 83,848 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,471 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 74,471 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2011 66,071 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 56,821 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 48,153 miles

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,871 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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K500 JLG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K500 JLG, 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 K500 JLG registered?

K500 JLG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is K500 JLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K500 JLG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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