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VU04 ZWC

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,049 mi
Last recorded155,049 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 ZWC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 155,049 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 152,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 143,137 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Fail 12 Feb 2018 143,066 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top front arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing lower arm (2.4.G.2)

engine covers & under trays fitted,unable to check some components

o/s/r tyre on wear bars

Pass 10 Feb 2017 133,978 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Feb 2017 133,978 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Feb 2016 125,310 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 125,310 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 116,297 miles

wear to front brake disc;s

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear brake pipes

n/s/r light reflector

Pass 21 Feb 2014 106,107 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,181 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Feb 2013 95,181 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,611 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 72,534 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 72,534 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 61,712 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

Stone chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,364 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 49,175 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to rear bumper

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 41,674 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 41,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 33,369 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 ZWC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 ZWC registered?

VU04 ZWC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is VU04 ZWC safe to buy?

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