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V6 EHW

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

92,845 mi
Last recorded92,845 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 EHW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 92,845 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 91,100 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,095 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Slight oil dampness on undertray

Fail 3 Nov 2023 89,095 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Slight oil dampness on undertray

Pass 10 Nov 2022 87,678 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 86,153 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,620 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 83,384 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 83,384 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 80,551 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 77,930 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,312 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 72,415 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 67,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside sill damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 67,486 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside sill damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,638 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 30 Oct 2012 57,070 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear diff output seal leeking

Pass 25 Nov 2011 54,879 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 52,135 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 46,481 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,185 miles

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

offside front tyre worn low on edges

squeal from nearside front wheel when rotated

Pass 26 Nov 2007 34,432 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 27,538 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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V6 EHW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V6 EHW, 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 V6 EHW registered?

V6 EHW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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