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S14 TFC

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,399 mi
Last recorded149,399 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS14 TFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 149,399 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 142,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 137,250 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 131,202 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 126,352 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 121,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 114,700 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 106,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2017 95,629 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 15 Aug 2016 92,121 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 83,478 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 73,874 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2013 63,878 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,730 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 39,554 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,869 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009
Pass 8 Feb 2008 25,156 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 19,750 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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S14 TFC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S14 TFC, 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 S14 TFC registered?

S14 TFC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is S14 TFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S14 TFC shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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