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JIW 937

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

125,019 mi
Last recorded125,019 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIW 937
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 125,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 116,862 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 109,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 98,728 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 88,509 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,867 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,771 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 75,837 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 73,190 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 60,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured damaged lamp showing white light torear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Inner track rod end has slight play

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 60,777 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured damaged lamp showing white light torear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Inner track rod end has slight play

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 54,303 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 48,971 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,280 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,668 miles

Low reading from near side parking brake

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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 34,668 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Low reading from near side parking brake

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 15 Sep 2010 30,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,341 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 18,186 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 13,125 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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JIW 937 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 JIW 937, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JIW 937 registered?

JIW 937 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 September 2004.

Is JIW 937 safe to buy?

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