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BA04 EHP

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

162,500 mi
Last recorded162,500 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 EHP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 162,500 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 161,568 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 151,821 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 151,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,121 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 126,121 miles

Central Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 124,156 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 123,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 108,869 miles

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 108,869 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing b (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing b (4.2.A.1e)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 91,945 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 72,490 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 72,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 61,450 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 47,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 47,546 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,394 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 34,769 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 30,332 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 26,422 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 23,875 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 20,617 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 20,607 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)

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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BA04 EHP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BA04 EHP, 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 BA04 EHP registered?

BA04 EHP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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