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VU04 SZL

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 SZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 107,500 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 106,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 91,614 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2025 91,612 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 86,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,317 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Stone chips in the windscreen outside of zone A

Fail 1 Mar 2023 81,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Stone chips in the windscreen outside of zone A

Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,627 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 77,214 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 75,669 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 75,668 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 71,237 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 67,121 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 67,112 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 61,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 56,844 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,454 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,228 miles

nearside and offside front tyres have cuts tread due under inflation replacement advise

Pass 26 Feb 2013 42,520 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 28 Feb 2012 37,238 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 32,561 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,456 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 19,293 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 14,295 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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VU04 SZL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver 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 VU04 SZL, 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 VU04 SZL registered?

VU04 SZL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is VU04 SZL safe to buy?

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