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AH04 CDS

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,028 mi
Last recorded141,028 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH04 CDS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 141,028 miles

EML on pre 2008

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 141,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on pre 2008

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 138,239 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 132,163 miles

Central Front engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre monitoring light on

Fail 18 Jul 2023 132,156 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front engine cover fitted

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tyre monitoring light on

Pass 21 Jul 2022 127,366 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 124,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 121,915 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 116,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2017 107,916 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 107,900 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 98,438 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 92,308 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 87,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 82,155 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 76,419 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 76,411 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 71,753 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 71,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 66,119 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 14 Apr 2009 58,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 52,774 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 44,886 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 44,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight wear in steering rack.

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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AH04 CDS is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AH04 CDS, 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 AH04 CDS registered?

AH04 CDS is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 12 May 2004.

Is AH04 CDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AH04 CDS shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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