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BG04 NDX

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

223,941 mi
Last recorded223,941 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG04 NDX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 223,941 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2021 223,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 210,417 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2020 210,414 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 203,711 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 192,212 miles

Nearside Front Outer side light inop

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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Fail 23 Oct 2017 192,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Outer side light inop

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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Pass 12 Oct 2016 184,970 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 184,962 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is @ 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 May 2014 156,655 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 156,655 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 147,406 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 May 2013 147,406 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 134,583 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 134,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 May 2011 121,113 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 121,098 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 107,778 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 90,863 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 75,494 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 61,653 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 May 2007 61,653 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BG04 NDX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BG04 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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BG04 NDX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2004.

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