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5 ASH

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,059 mi
Last recorded73,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5 ASH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2026 73,059 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 71,802 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 70,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 68,156 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 65,924 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 64,974 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

oli leak

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,912 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s main (1.1.11 (c))

plastic cover on underside stopping full inspection

Pass 21 Jan 2019 62,418 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 60,359 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 56,509 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 51,763 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 45,786 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 41,460 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 34,972 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 29,894 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,742 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 23,571 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,394 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 15,199 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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5 ASH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 5 ASH, 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 5 ASH registered?

5 ASH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is 5 ASH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5 ASH shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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