MOT Status
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139,007 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
front to rear underbody tray fitted
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S Brake reaction bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyre's worn on inner edge's
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Bald inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front tyre's worn on inner edge's
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm - Bald inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front headlight bracket damaged
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Tyre pressure warning light on dash
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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EY04 SZD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 EY04 SZD, 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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What year was EY04 SZD registered?
EY04 SZD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.
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