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ML04KUC
Year2004
0-60mph8.3 sec
FuelDiesel
Power177 BHP
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BMW 525D SE

General information

Make BMW
Model 525 525D SE
Colour Black
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 141 mph
0 - 60 mph 8.3 seconds
Gearbox 6 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 177 BHP
Max. torque 400 Nm at 2.000 rpm
Engine capacity 2.497 cc
Cylinders 6
Fuel type Diesel
Consumption city 26.6 mpg
Consumption extra urban 45.6 mpg
Consumption combined 36.2 mpg
CO2 emission 208 g/km
CO2 label K
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Internet history

Entry 4
Date 2022-01-10
Pictures 15
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Entry 3
Date 2021-11-09
Pictures 11
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Entry 2
Date 2021-09-13
Pictures 11
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Entry 1
Date 2021-06-14
Pictures 11
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MOT history

MOT expiry date 2023-09-05
MOT pass rate
76 %
MOT passed 16
Failed MOT tests 5
Total advice items 41
Total items failed 6
MOT #21 2022-09-05 15:00
MOT test number 761565808525
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2023-09-05
Minor
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Minor
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MOT #20 2021-09-06 09:47
MOT test number 356892426166
Result Passed
Minor
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
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MOT #19 2021-09-06 09:47
MOT test number 871652059474
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Pass with rectification
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Minor
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass with rectification
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #18 2020-11-04 12:34
MOT test number 219807330294
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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MOT #17 2019-06-19 09:17
MOT test number 852248341047
Result Passed
Advice
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advice
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #16 2019-06-18 11:29
MOT test number 202331357389
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advice
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Advice
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MOT #15 2018-06-22 11:55
MOT test number 887053650556
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight crack in exhaust manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Minor
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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MOT #14 2017-06-27 11:56
MOT test number 500957284598
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #13 2016-07-05 11:48
MOT test number 449419133484
Result Passed
MOT #12 2015-06-25 12:30
MOT test number 606916175126
Result Passed
MOT #11 2014-07-07 14:07
MOT test number 699868484158
Result Passed
MOT #10 2013-07-11 11:21
MOT test number 369752093169
Result Passed
Advice
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
MOT #9 2012-07-03 09:50
MOT test number 717115682125
Result Passed
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MOT #8 2011-06-29 14:21
MOT test number 569740281112
Result Passed
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Notice
Metal object in tread of offside front tyre, to close to edge to repair if punctured
Advice
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
MOT #7 2010-07-05 12:39
MOT test number 313746080192
Result Passed
MOT #6 2009-07-13 12:52
MOT test number 151124199139
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advice
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
MOT #5 2009-07-13 12:52
MOT test number 963954099109
Result Passed
Advice
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
MOT #4 2008-07-03 11:31
MOT test number 652655388143
Result Passed
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MOT #3 2008-07-02 13:14
MOT test number 712544488186
Result Failed
Fail
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advice
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
MOT #2 2007-06-08 15:04
MOT test number 842059257165
Result Passed
MOT #1 2007-06-07 11:56
MOT test number 980528057118
Result Failed
Fail
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 22 March 2024
MOT Expired: 5 September 2023
Tax status 22 March 2024
Days left 35 days too late
MOT expiry date 5 September 2023
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 49
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 395,00,-
Single six month payment £ 217,25,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 414,75,-
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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 25
First mileage registration 2004-04-30
Last registration 2022-09-05
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Registration #1 2004-04-30 27 mi
Registration #2 2007-06-07 60.850 mi
Registration #3 2007-06-08 60.853 mi
Registration #4 2008-07-02 79.467 mi
Registration #5 2008-07-03 79.467 mi
Registration #6 2009-07-13 91.538 mi
Registration #7 2010-07-05 102.851 mi
Registration #8 2011-06-29 113.468 mi
Registration #9 2012-07-03 123.080 mi
Registration #10 2013-07-11 129.229 mi
Registration #11 2014-07-07 130.950 mi
Registration #12 2015-06-25 133.001 mi
Registration #13 2016-07-05 135.060 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1846 mm
Height 1469 mm
Length 4841 mm
Wheel base 2888 mm
Kerb weight 1685 kg
Max. allowed weight 2155 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 70 l
Fuel delivery Direct Injection
Number of doors 4
Number of seats 5
Engine number 25905705

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