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VU04 KAK

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

246,982 mi
Last recorded246,982 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 KAK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2021 246,982 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s front anti roll bar bushes excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery cables loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s of windscreen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

tyre pressure warning on

Pass 22 May 2020 229,981 miles

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 219,663 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 219,659 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2018 210,950 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 195,764 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pipes N/S and O/S covered in copper grease

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 195,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Headlamp deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished at caliper (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 185,569 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 283,206 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 160,751 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 143,691 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 143,691 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 122,141 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 116,351 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

off side rear inner side lamp not working

slight wear on both rear brake discs

Pass 27 May 2010 110,807 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 103,128 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 96,518 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 87,035 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 86,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

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 KAK 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 VU04 KAK, 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 KAK registered?

VU04 KAK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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