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SN04 UTU

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,254 mi
Last recorded124,254 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 UTU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 124,254 miles

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

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 12 Sep 2024 118,085 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o\s and n\s ()

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 25 Sep 2023 111,796 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2023 111,796 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil fumes entering cabin (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 103,535 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 31 Aug 2021 98,374 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o\s and n\s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Fail 31 Aug 2021 98,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s and n\s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o\s and n\s ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o\s and n\s (5.2.3 (e))

covers under vehicle full inspection off pipes ect cannot be carried out

Pass 17 Sep 2020 95,459 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o\s and n\s ()

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be fully checked

Fail 17 Sep 2020 95,459 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o\s and n\s ()

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o\s and n\s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes ect cannot be fully checked

Pass 19 Sep 2019 91,846 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o\s and n\s ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside of vehicle covered in plastic covers

Pass 24 Sep 2018 86,565 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 86,565 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 81,569 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o\s and n\s (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o\s and n\s (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,823 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)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 77,823 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 71,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

under trays

Fail 28 Sep 2015 71,627 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

child seat fitted

under trays

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 58,388 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn edges

n/s/r tyre 3mm

run flat tyre on n/s/f

Pass 16 Aug 2012 51,004 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,943 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 17 Aug 2010 34,655 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 27,730 miles

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

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

windscreen washers just sufficient enough to clear screen

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,208 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 2007 13,867 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 13,223 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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SN04 UTU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN04 UTU, 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 SN04 UTU registered?

SN04 UTU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is SN04 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 UTU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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