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K5 DJD

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,577 mi
Last recorded112,577 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 DJD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 112,577 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 106,639 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 106,638 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 100,130 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 96,131 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2017 96,131 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 91,680 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 91,680 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,957 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 86,956 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 81,936 miles

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

all tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jul 2012 75,300 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,719 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 66,391 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 59,532 miles

advise front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,264 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 31,326 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

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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K5 DJD 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 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 K5 DJD, 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 K5 DJD registered?

K5 DJD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is K5 DJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 DJD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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