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SM04 ELT

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

99,373 mi
Last recorded99,373 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 ELT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 99,373 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated loose but still prevent ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 89,548 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 85,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Perished (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 81,779 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 79,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 77,430 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 74,490 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 70,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 67,543 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 62,771 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 59,396 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 56,819 miles

Air suspension warning light on

Pass 19 Dec 2013 52,570 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 52,570 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 47,977 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 44,108 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 39,513 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 32,742 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,356 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 12 Dec 2007 20,534 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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SM04 ELT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 SM04 ELT, 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 SM04 ELT registered?

SM04 ELT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is SM04 ELT safe to buy?

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