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XLZ 4624

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,189 mi
Last recorded217,189 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLZ 4624
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 217,189 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (D-Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 18 Nov 2021 216,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Fail 18 Nov 2021 216,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 213,644 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D- Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 207,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 207,989 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2018 200,560 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 193,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2016 183,627 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 172,597 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2014 165,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Nov 2012 151,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear & o/s rear suspension arm bushes have slight play detected. o/s/r tyre close to legal limit. both front tyres worn on inner edges. under-trays fitted.

Fail 17 Nov 2012 151,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear & o/s rear suspension arm bushes have slight play detected. o/s/r tyre close to legal limit. both front tyres worn on inner edges. under-trays fitted.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,951 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 68,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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XLZ 4624 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XLZ 4624, 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 XLZ 4624 registered?

XLZ 4624 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2004.

Is XLZ 4624 safe to buy?

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