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J99 SAA

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,369 mi
Last recorded124,369 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 SAA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 124,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 119,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,857 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 109,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern on meter (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern on meter (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 101,188 miles

Front Headlamps very deteriorated but light output not reduced

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre perishing and wearing on edges

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

Rear Tyres stepping lightly on inner edges

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,667 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 98,667 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 94,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

tyre pressure warning light is on

Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,727 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelts

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear quarter has body panel damage

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2014 85,421 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 85,421 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Sep 2013 78,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,700 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 66,168 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 66,168 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on inside edge.

Offside rear tyre worn VERY low on inside edge.

Pass 25 Mar 2010 58,637 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 58,637 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 52,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 42,789 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 42,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 May 2007 30,249 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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J99 SAA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J99 SAA, 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 J99 SAA registered?

J99 SAA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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