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A29 MSG

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,671 mi
Last recorded121,671 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA29 MSG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 121,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (all brake discs have slight surface corrosion) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (both front headlight lenses faded) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear lower arm front bush starting to deteriorate

Offside Front top mount has slight play

Offside Rear lower arm front bush starting to deteriorate

undertrays fitted full length of vehicle

Pass 31 May 2024 119,861 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 119,821 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 72,907 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 72,845 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 51,740 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,203 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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A29 MSG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A29 MSG, 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 A29 MSG registered?

A29 MSG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 26 June 2004.

Is A29 MSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A29 MSG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A29 MSG have outstanding finance?

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