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T6 MJS

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,684 mi
Last recorded111,684 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT6 MJS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 111,684 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 105,998 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 95,786 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring views of some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2023 91,143 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive upper/lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 91,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced no focus (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive upper/lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /sidewall cracks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 86,495 miles

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive an lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Apr 2022 86,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt /rod is bent (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive an lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge /age cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 82,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leaks

Fail 26 Apr 2021 82,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 12 Feb 2020 82,462 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edges

Offside Front tyre has age cuts

oil leaks

Fail 12 Feb 2020 82,462 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edges

Offside Front tyre has age cuts

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

oil leaks

Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,215 miles

oil leaks

Fail 13 Feb 2019 80,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

oil leaks

Pass 20 Feb 2018 77,553 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 31 Jan 2017 74,365 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 71,065 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 71,065 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 68,508 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear wheel bearings slightly noisy

Pass 4 Feb 2014 64,097 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 60,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,260 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 60,260 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,780 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)

n/s/f tyre cracking to tread

o/s/f tyre cracking to tread

Pass 21 Jan 2011 49,156 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 38,837 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 33,493 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 33,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 24,436 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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T6 MJS is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 T6 MJS, 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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T6 MJS is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 November 2004.

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