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GD04 NVA

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,803 mi
Last recorded136,803 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 NVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 136,803 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255516. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 136,802 miles

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

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

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Air fresheners. (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255516. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2025 128,928 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 120,253 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 110,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 101,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 94,896 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 92,036 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 92,029 miles

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

Passenger compartment passenger compartment in such a condition that exhaust fumes lead to a danger to health of persons on board (6.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp washer in-op

both wing mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2019 85,748 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 85,741 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened offside and nearside on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 79,819 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,819 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe going to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,165 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,478 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 58,339 miles

no smoke reading

Pass 15 Jan 2014 54,377 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 49,073 miles

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

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

drivers seatbelt twisted and slow to retract

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Nov 2011 43,461 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,558 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 35,623 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,033 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 23,448 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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GD04 NVA 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 GD04 NVA, 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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GD04 NVA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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