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K4 EKD

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,472 mi
Last recorded157,472 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK4 EKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 157,472 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2026 157,468 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 153,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 148,917 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 148,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 145,754 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 145,754 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 140,417 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2022 140,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 133,984 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 133,984 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 130,427 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 130,427 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 126,124 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 123,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 118,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,713 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 107,488 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 100,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 94,143 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 94,141 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Off side front tyre worn out (inner)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 87,127 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)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 87,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 79,822 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 70,573 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 61,110 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 52,421 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 41,356 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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K4 EKD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 K4 EKD, 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 K4 EKD registered?

K4 EKD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is K4 EKD safe to buy?

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