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VA04 MXS

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

176,111 mi
Last recorded176,111 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 MXS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 176,111 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 171,938 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2017 164,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 156,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2015 144,775 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 133,352 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 133,352 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 15 May 2013 118,625 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 104,726 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 97,963 miles

chip to screen

condition of rear number plate

Pass 9 Jun 2010 91,403 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 1 Oct 2009 87,020 miles

Front wipers smearing.

Minor water ingress into registration plates.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 83,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 70,301 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 52,020 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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VA04 MXS is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VA04 MXS, 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 VA04 MXS registered?

VA04 MXS is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is VA04 MXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA04 MXS shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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