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J2 EHD

2004 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

61,374 mi
Last recorded61,374 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 EHD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 61,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 59,047 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 58,117 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,622 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 55,185 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 53,654 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 52,592 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,354 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 49,464 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,693 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,656 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 42,804 miles

rear silencer rear bracket snapped off silencer body

Fail 16 Dec 2013 40,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 38,367 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 35,560 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 32,365 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 30,004 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 29 Dec 2008 27,452 miles

rear tyres worn down to approx 2 to2.5mm

Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,737 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 19,676 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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J2 EHD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 J2 EHD, 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 J2 EHD registered?

J2 EHD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is J2 EHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 EHD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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