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AX52 BMW

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

76,742 mi
Last recorded76,742 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX52 BMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 76,742 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 76,742 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2025 65,216 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 58,708 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2024 58,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak under vehicle.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2023 55,101 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 50,616 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 48,885 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat

Fail 20 May 2021 48,885 miles

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

Nail in N/S/R tyre. 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 225/50/r17-94w RunFlat

Pass 18 May 2020 47,044 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 47,033 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 45,757 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 45,757 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 44,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 42,181 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 40,244 miles

Front Brake dics corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2015 38,119 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 35,864 miles

rear exhaust backbox bracket broken but exhaust adequatley supported

Pass 7 May 2013 33,356 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 30,892 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,296 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 25,585 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 25,585 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,042 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 20,287 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 17,328 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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AX52 BMW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 AX52 BMW, 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 AX52 BMW registered?

AX52 BMW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 May 2004.

Is AX52 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX52 BMW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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