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77 JGN

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,125 mi
Last recorded173,125 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 JGN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 173,125 miles

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

front prop shaft mounting worn

Pass 30 Jul 2024 170,949 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 169,294 miles

Offside Front back plate loose

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 169,230 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front back plate loose

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 167,640 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 165,437 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 162,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 159,199 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 156,016 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 152,588 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 148,799 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 146,576 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 141,468 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 135,955 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 135,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 127,364 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 127,255 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 121,650 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 113,617 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 113,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 107,045 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 95,918 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 95,918 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 83,464 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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77 JGN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 77 JGN, 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 77 JGN registered?

77 JGN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is 77 JGN safe to buy?

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