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EJ54 SYE

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,717 mi
Last recorded91,717 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ54 SYE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 91,717 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2012 91,701 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 143,559 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2010 138,505 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 122,520 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 91,622 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 91,622 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 67,973 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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EJ54 SYE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 EJ54 SYE, 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 EJ54 SYE registered?

EJ54 SYE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2004.

Is EJ54 SYE safe to buy?

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