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GP04 RDV

2004 BMW 325

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,449 mi
Last recorded71,449 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 32560,176 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP04 RDV
MakeBMW
Model325
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 71,449 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2024 71,449 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 67,287 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 58,166 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 55,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,732 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,794 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 51,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 48,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 45,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 42,291 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 42,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 37,743 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 34,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,651 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 28,651 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 22,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 14,923 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Rear number plate discoloured slightly

Fail 27 May 2009 14,923 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wiper blades smearing screen slightly

Rear number plate discoloured slightly

Pass 21 May 2008 14,005 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Veichle modified for disabled use and all modifications are ok.

rear no. plate delaminating

Pass 30 May 2007 11,855 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 325?

Based on 4,679 MOT tests across 604 vehicles.

79.3%
Pass Rate
4,833
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
604
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 27
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GP04 RDV is a 2004 BMW 325 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2004 BMW 325 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 60,176 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 325 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GP04 RDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 325 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 325 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GP04 RDV registered?

GP04 RDV is a 2004 BMW 325, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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