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BP04 FYA

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

143,910 mi
Last recorded143,910 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 FYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 143,910 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 139,797 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 133,439 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,601 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 120,679 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2020 111,053 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

Fail 15 Dec 2020 111,007 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured on wing (4.4.3 (a))

covers fitted to engine and underside of vehicle

headlight lenses cloudy

Pass 13 Feb 2020 106,980 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Feb 2020 106,978 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

TPMS WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Feb 2019 100,699 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 91,569 miles

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 16 Feb 2018 91,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Nearside front brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2016 88,482 miles

both main brake pipes & nearside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 84,980 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 79,933 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 79,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 74,872 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S Front tyre slight worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2012 69,041 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 69,041 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 62,510 miles

All tyres wearing low, 3mm

Front brake discs seem worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs seem slightly worn

Fail 20 Sep 2011 62,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres wearing low, 3mm

Front brake discs seem worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake discs seem slightly worn

Pass 14 Sep 2010 55,311 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 49,468 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,395 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,624 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 36,182 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BP04 FYA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BP04 FYA, 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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BP04 FYA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 June 2004.

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