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SO04 UGY

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,956 mi
Last recorded76,956 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 UGY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 76,956 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

squeak from offside rear suspension

Fail 22 Apr 2026 76,954 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

squeak from offside rear suspension

Pass 25 Apr 2025 72,237 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 70,587 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Minor oil leak from engine / sump gasket " Very minor leak, no immediate action required other than ongoing monitoring" (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play "Replacement advised" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "Replacement advised" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play "Replacement advised" (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 68,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 67,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 64,744 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 63,800 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 60,452 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 21 Mar 2018 55,790 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to covers

Fail 20 Mar 2018 55,785 miles

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

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

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

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to covers

Pass 29 Mar 2017 51,878 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 48,275 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,640 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 43,640 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 37,827 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 33,016 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2013 33,016 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2012 29,193 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2011 25,995 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 22,243 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,117 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 19,117 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 16,599 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 31 May 2007 12,013 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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SO04 UGY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO04 UGY, 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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SO04 UGY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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