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BDZ 135

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,608 mi
Last recorded138,608 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDZ 135
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 138,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Jun 2025 138,608 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Mar 2024 131,939 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 131,610 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 127,296 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 121,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 120,688 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 116,040 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 115,815 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 106,333 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 101,982 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 101,982 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,048 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 99,048 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,681 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

rear boot strut damaged

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,335 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)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 70,566 miles

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

both rear tyre treads getting low approx 2-2.5mm

Fail 26 Nov 2012 70,566 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyre treads getting low approx 2-2.5mm

Pass 14 Nov 2011 60,390 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 60,390 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,477 miles

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

slight fault with nearside rear seat belt stock

Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2008 29,118 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 20,225 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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BDZ 135 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 BDZ 135, 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 BDZ 135 registered?

BDZ 135 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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