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V23 CRS

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,761 mi
Last recorded153,761 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV23 CRS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 153,761 miles

Oil leaking from engine and gearbox but not excessively

Pass 20 Nov 2021 144,442 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 134,917 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 129,113 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 125,987 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 125,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 115,650 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 115,650 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)

Nearside Front 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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 106,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 99,575 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 99,567 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,931 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 84,549 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,775 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 78,119 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,992 miles

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

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

advise both rear tyres perishing & cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,760 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 52,839 miles

plastic outer sill and underbody trims fitted

Fail 2 Jan 2010 52,839 miles

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

plastic outer sill and underbody trims fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,610 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 39,356 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,257 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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V23 CRS is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V23 CRS, 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 V23 CRS registered?

V23 CRS is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is V23 CRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for V23 CRS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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