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EX04 VDE

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,691 mi
Last recorded118,691 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 VDE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 118,691 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 118,278 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 106,915 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 101,107 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,600 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 88,325 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 86,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre 245/45/17 Runflat ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Apr 2019 82,922 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 82,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 79,852 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 79,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 245/45x17 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2017 76,857 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 76,845 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,077 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 70,768 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 64,939 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 58,275 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2013 58,244 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 50,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,124 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 44,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 39,287 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 33,410 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 29,039 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit and has nail in inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre has minor split in tread(cords visible) but only 20mm in length

o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Mar 2007 23,190 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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EX04 VDE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX04 VDE, 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 EX04 VDE registered?

EX04 VDE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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