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C13 SAY

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,485 mi
Last recorded171,485 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 SAY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2026 171,485 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure fixings loose (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to point of failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play close to point of failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure fixings loose (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive difficult to assess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 165,929 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side joint to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above the sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 159,588 miles

Both front metal brake pipes corroded

Both rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside Front Slight movement in steering rack ball joint

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 27 Jan 2023 153,699 miles

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

slight damp patch on off side front and near side rear caliper but does not seem to be leaking

Pass 17 Feb 2022 146,641 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 146,640 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 143,707 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 140,406 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 140,374 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2019 131,783 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 127,282 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 121,478 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 111,997 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 111,997 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 99,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 85,807 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 72,519 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 60,578 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 53,340 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 47,381 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 38,425 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 28,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 18,995 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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C13 SAY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C13 SAY, 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 C13 SAY registered?

C13 SAY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is C13 SAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C13 SAY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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