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X5 PWN

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,918 mi
Last recorded155,918 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 PWN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 155,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 142,804 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

emissions too clean to test

Fail 28 Sep 2017 142,804 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1 ltr oil added before test

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering drumstick (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

emissions too clean to test

rear tyres inner edges wearing

Pass 9 Dec 2016 134,658 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean

Fail 8 Dec 2016 134,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

emissions too clean

Pass 3 Dec 2015 121,605 miles

Nearside and Offside seat belt plug in mechs slightly damaged but still functional

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2015 121,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside and Offside seat belt plug in mechs slightly damaged but still functional

Oil leak

Oil level on min mark

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 112,589 miles

to clean for emmisions to be tested

Fail 10 Apr 2015 112,589 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

to clean for emmisions to be tested

Pass 19 Mar 2014 97,513 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for print out

Fail 17 Mar 2014 97,416 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean for print out

Pass 12 Feb 2013 79,344 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,734 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 67,734 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,503 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,695 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 31,724 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 20,248 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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X5 PWN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 X5 PWN, 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 X5 PWN registered?

X5 PWN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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