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XX04 GAR

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

192,319 mi
Last recorded192,319 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX04 GAR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 192,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 192,210 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 192,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 189,721 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 189,721 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 188,745 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 187,633 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 185,038 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 176,950 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 173,382 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 165,547 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2014 156,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 138,096 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 115,267 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 113,226 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 111,029 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 110,352 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 98,817 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 12 Oct 2007 87,306 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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XX04 GAR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 XX04 GAR, 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 XX04 GAR registered?

XX04 GAR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is XX04 GAR safe to buy?

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