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B10 NEP

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

225,095 mi
Last recorded225,095 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB10 NEP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 225,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 224,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 224,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 220,900 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 220,873 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 220,873 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 214,192 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 208,737 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2016 188,262 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 174,066 miles

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)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 161,758 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Cracks in Nearside Rear Tyre Wall

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 161,758 miles

Cracks in Nearside Rear Tyre Wall

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 139,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 132,412 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,638 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 80,217 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 58,577 miles

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

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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B10 NEP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B10 NEP, 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 B10 NEP registered?

B10 NEP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is B10 NEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for B10 NEP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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