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WJ04 VGZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,480 mi
Last recorded73,480 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 VGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 73,480 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rear hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 70,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn 4-4-3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 69,712 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4-3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2023 67,552 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 66,026 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 64,844 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 63,556 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 61,366 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 61,363 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Outer edge 245/45-17

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 59,923 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs ridged, more so on inside face (3.5.1i)

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

engine bay covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 27 Mar 2017 58,267 miles

Central Oil Leak @ Gearbox area

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 56,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 53,764 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,827 miles

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

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

front tyres and o/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread groves

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2013 49,999 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 49,999 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 47,997 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2011 45,230 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 11 Mar 2011 45,230 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 8 Mar 2010 41,017 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 36,586 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)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,912 miles

uneven tyre wear rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,761 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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WJ04 VGZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey 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 WJ04 VGZ, 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 WJ04 VGZ registered?

WJ04 VGZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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