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AD53 SGZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

94,043 mi
Last recorded94,043 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SGZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 94,043 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 93,431 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 92,802 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 91,948 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 91,344 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 90,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,061 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 89,213 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 87,670 miles

all brake pipes been greased up

Fail 21 Mar 2018 87,670 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes been greased up

Pass 17 Mar 2017 86,241 miles

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

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 17 Mar 2016 85,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 83,809 miles

brake pipes been greased up

Pass 17 Mar 2014 83,216 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 82,561 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

both rear tyres near limit

brakepipes have been greased

Pass 19 Mar 2012 81,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 79,270 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 75,698 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 75,698 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 71,998 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,998 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,268 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,150 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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AD53 SGZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 AD53 SGZ, 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 AD53 SGZ registered?

AD53 SGZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 January 2004.

Is AD53 SGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 SGZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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