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ST04 PUH

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,330 mi
Last recorded137,330 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST04 PUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 137,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 133,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside front brake disc backing plates detached

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR exhaust heat shield detached

Rear REAR differential in corroded condition

bonnet catch not easily operated

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 8 Oct 2020 133,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm to front of vehicle (marked with chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front nearside and offside front brake disc backing plates detached

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

REAR exhaust heat shield detached

Rear REAR differential in corroded condition

bonnet catch not easily operated

covers/undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 25 Jul 2019 121,778 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 121,778 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018 113,456 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 113,456 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,695 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 103,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 96,747 miles

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 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 1 Aug 2016 96,747 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.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 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,727 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 89,727 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 79,800 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 79,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 72,010 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 72,010 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2012 67,304 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 67,304 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 58,958 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 51,953 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 42,767 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,477 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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ST04 PUH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 ST04 PUH, 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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What year was ST04 PUH registered?

ST04 PUH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is ST04 PUH safe to buy?

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