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AF04 NSE

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,036 mi
Last recorded83,036 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 83,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output has water ingress (4.1.4 (b))

under trays fitted covering some components for inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2025 81,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

TPMS light on

Fail 24 Mar 2025 81,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 15 Apr 2024 75,175 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 72,851 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 68,999 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 66,757 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 66,757 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 65,063 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 62,551 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 60,597 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 59,605 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,131 miles

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,035 miles

o/s headlight mount damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 47,868 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 47,858 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 45,080 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 45,080 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 42,336 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 42,290 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,876 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 35,689 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2009 32,453 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 25,344 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 19,706 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 19,215 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 NSE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 NSE, 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.

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AF04 NSE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AF04 NSE safe to buy?

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