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SP04 NPG

2004 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,863 mi
Last recorded85,863 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 NPG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 85,863 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 85,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2024 85,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 83,677 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 78,459 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 78,459 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 72,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Flexi Connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At Flexi Connection (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil Level Low

Pass 28 Sep 2020 66,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 61,287 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 61,194 miles

Rear Inner Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended middle (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 53,855 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Fail 18 Sep 2018 53,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower hub rose bush marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub rose bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 46,262 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,851 miles

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

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 6 Oct 2015 40,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 38,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 18 Sep 2013 36,106 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,521 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Sep 2012 33,521 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2011 30,991 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 14 Sep 2010 28,592 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 22,840 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,364 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 13,068 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

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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SP04 NPG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SP04 NPG, 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 SP04 NPG registered?

SP04 NPG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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The MOT history for SP04 NPG shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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