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W31 CHG

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

254,140 mi
Last recorded254,140 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 CHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 254,140 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 254,140 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 150,676 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 146,062 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 146,062 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 145,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 143,390 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 143,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 137,826 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 133,365 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 133,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 118,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,110 miles

Oil leak gearbox

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

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

Rear brake rubbing (possible handbrake shoes)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2017 96,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak gearbox

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

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

Rear brake rubbing (possible handbrake shoes)

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

Pass 27 May 2016 89,252 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 May 2016 89,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 runflat (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2015 83,225 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 74,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 65,908 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 52,241 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 11 May 2011 37,435 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

o.s.r. tyre above 3mm tread

o.s.r. tyre worn edge

Pass 24 Nov 2009 35,086 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Oct 2007 25,893 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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W31 CHG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W31 CHG, 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 W31 CHG registered?

W31 CHG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 4 October 2004.

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