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A12 JNP

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,392 mi
Last recorded102,392 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 JNP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 102,392 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2026 102,392 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 102,327 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 98,957 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 27 Dec 2019 98,942 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2018 83,371 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

slight play offside front steering arm

Fail 13 Dec 2018 83,371 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear brake hoses perishing

oil leak

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,631 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 72,547 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 68,147 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 68,147 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 63,211 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 58,229 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,707 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 19 Jan 2011 47,146 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 47,146 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

DSC light on (traction control).

Pass 21 Jan 2010 43,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 34,491 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 28,836 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 21,311 miles

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

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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A12 JNP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A12 JNP, 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 A12 JNP registered?

A12 JNP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is A12 JNP safe to buy?

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