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AF04 KFJ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,353 mi
Last recorded101,353 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 KFJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 101,353 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 98,835 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 96,736 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 94,993 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,091 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsf osf nsr osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,285 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 92,284 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 90,403 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2018 87,068 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Very slight oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2017 79,430 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 73,448 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 13 Feb 2015 65,282 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 57,187 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 48,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 38,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Feb 2012 38,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 12 Feb 2011 31,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some drag n/s park brake

Pass 12 Feb 2011 31,493 miles

some drag n/s park brake

Pass 18 Feb 2010 25,115 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 22,519 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 17,233 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 12,948 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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AF04 KFJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 AF04 KFJ, 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 AF04 KFJ registered?

AF04 KFJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 May 2004.

Is AF04 KFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF04 KFJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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