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V66 ORC

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

140,940 mi
Last recorded140,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV66 ORC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 140,940 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,101 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2024 136,145 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 136,142 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 131,535 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 125,074 miles

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,568 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 120,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2019 115,821 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 111,135 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 105,888 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 102,055 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 97,811 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 94,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2013 89,958 miles

front brake discs lipped

front tyres close to 2mm bars

offside front inner brake pad wearing low

Fail 20 Dec 2013 89,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front brake discs lipped

offside front inner brake pad wearing low

Pass 17 Dec 2012 85,154 miles

rear number plate discoloured

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 15 Dec 2011 80,069 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 80,069 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 71,931 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2010 71,930 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,262 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 64,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 57,055 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,346 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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V66 ORC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V66 ORC, 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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V66 ORC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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The MOT history for V66 ORC shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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