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SO04 ZST

2004 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

117,438 mi
Last recorded117,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 ZST
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 117,438 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 115,605 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 108,840 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 99,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 91,070 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 91,048 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 84,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r16w (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55r16w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 82,120 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 19 Jun 2018 79,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 75,440 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 75,440 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,871 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,871 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 68,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 68,282 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 64,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not through to cords

Fail 19 Jun 2014 64,655 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not through to cords

Pass 18 Jun 2013 61,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 61,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2012 56,698 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 50,334 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,582 miles

Rear brake pipes surface have corrosion.

Fail 23 Jun 2010 44,723 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear brake pipes surface have corrosion.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 37,479 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 27,842 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 19 Jun 2007 19,257 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 19,257 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ZST is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SO04 ZST, 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 SO04 ZST registered?

SO04 ZST is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2004.

Is SO04 ZST safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO04 ZST shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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