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BP04 SYR

2004 BMW 525

Red Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,223 mi
Last recorded157,223 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 SYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 157,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 157,223 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff very corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 157,187 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower H arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower H arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 146,503 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

rear lower H arm bushes seperating but no excessive movement

Fail 10 Jul 2018 146,503 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

rear lower H arm bushes seperating but no excessive movement

Pass 5 Jul 2017 138,520 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,325 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,776 miles

front and rear disc's lipped and corroded replacement advise

Pass 15 Jul 2014 11,356 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake disc's corroded and lipped advise

Pass 12 Jul 2013 103,069 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 93,373 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2012 93,372 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 85,560 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 77,778 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,038 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 55,713 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,342 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 38,342 miles

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

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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BP04 SYR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BP04 SYR, 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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BP04 SYR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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