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BX04 GJG

2004 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

190,640 mi
Last recorded190,640 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX04 GJG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 190,640 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 181,342 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 167,861 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2023 167,861 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 150,301 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 150,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 141,472 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front bald inner and outer, offside rear bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 141,472 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlamp lenses heavily clouded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside blade rubber split and torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe hidden underneath plastic bellypan burst under heavy pedal application. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front bald inner and outer, offside rear bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 137,127 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 137,127 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 130,325 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 130,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 119,416 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on their edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 119,416 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on their edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 112,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 112,824 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 105,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 105,674 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/55R16 Avon ZV5 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 100,182 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 100,182 miles

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

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

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

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

N/s/r tyre has a screw

Pass 23 Jun 2014 94,132 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 88,933 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 88,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 82,893 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 71,433 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn excessivly on inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,438 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 58,438 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,111 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2008 26,143 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 23,626 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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BX04 GJG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 BX04 GJG, 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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BX04 GJG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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