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AX54 NEJ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

167,536 mi
Last recorded167,536 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 NEJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 167,536 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 162,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 156,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 151,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2021 146,732 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 146,731 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 142,437 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 137,135 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 126,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 114,423 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 106,122 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,647 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres void of tread on inner edges 245 45 17W (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 90,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 90,138 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,280 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 79,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2013 76,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 67,979 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 61,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 61,944 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 55,282 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Fail 28 Jul 2010 55,282 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 Dec 2008 46,878 miles

child seat fitted o/side rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt fittings

Pass 2 Jan 2008 35,481 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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AX54 NEJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AX54 NEJ, 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 AX54 NEJ registered?

AX54 NEJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is AX54 NEJ safe to buy?

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