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VE04 GFV

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,274 mi
Last recorded148,274 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE04 GFV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 148,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 148,274 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 140,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2018 140,607 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 133,176 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged x2 places (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 133,174 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged x2 places (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 123,124 miles

diesel emissions too low for smoke meter to detect

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 4 Mar 2015 121,664 miles

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Fail 3 Mar 2015 121,659 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 7 Mar 2014 119,483 miles

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

Smoke level is too low to be detected by analyser, vehicle has passed emission test.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 113,435 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 113,364 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 106,361 miles

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

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

slightly low effort from offside parking brake

Pass 24 Feb 2011 98,764 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,051 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 17 Feb 2009 84,415 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,589 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 71,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,182 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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VE04 GFV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VE04 GFV, 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 VE04 GFV registered?

VE04 GFV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 June 2004.

Is VE04 GFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE04 GFV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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