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BA04 NDX

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,855 mi
Last recorded126,855 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA04 NDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,855 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 109,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 105,168 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 96,410 miles

Engine undertray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,272 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 88,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 80,150 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,662 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 64,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 55,386 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 43,437 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 38,821 miles

nearside rear upper suspension arm has slight play in ball joint (marked with yellow chalk)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,378 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 29,627 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 24,634 miles

some items not fully cheaked due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2007 18,715 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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BA04 NDX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BA04 NDX, 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 NDX registered?

BA04 NDX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 July 2004.

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