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VU04 HXD

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,230 mi
Last recorded183,230 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 HXD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2017 183,230 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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 174,953 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 167,251 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 158,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 148,302 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 138,190 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 124,648 miles

o/f/r/tyre cut in tread

Pass 19 Jun 2009 115,139 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 106,731 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,340 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 99,340 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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VU04 HXD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VU04 HXD, 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 VU04 HXD registered?

VU04 HXD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2004.

Is VU04 HXD safe to buy?

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