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ML04FXF
2004 BMW 525
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
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- Registration ML04FXF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
18
Passes
9
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
6 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 149,814 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 146,830 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2025 22 Jun 202616 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,687 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- chassis showing signs of slight corrosion
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes
14 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 142,687 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of brake and fuel pipes
- chassis showing signs of slight corrosion
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material strong advisory (1.1.11 (c))
23 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 135,204 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake flexi hose insecure, fowling on tyre/shock absorber.
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,595 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,524 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively power steering leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both brakepipes are to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both headlamps require polishing (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,850 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))
17 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 126,826 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end (2.1.3 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four corners (1.1.11 (c))
19 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 117,372 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019 22 Jun 202613 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 117,267 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
25 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,342 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
- Offside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,753 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished (3.6.B.4d)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
19 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)
- oil leak
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside perished (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 103,866 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 22 Jun 202621 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,540 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2015 22 Jun 202618 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 96,410 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2014 22 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 96,400 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
9 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,629 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013 22 Jun 20263 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 84,896 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2012 22 Jun 20261 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,546 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 22 Jun 20262 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,847 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2010 22 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,417 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,878 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2008 22 Jun 202615 Mar 2007
Fail
Mileage: 45,878 MI
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ML04FXF was registered on 2004-03-31
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