MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
199,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside parking brake effort only just within requirements
Rear brake discs corroded
Front brakes slightly imbalanced
Nearside parking brake effort only just within requirements
Rear chassis corroded near subframe mounts
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front brakes slightly imbalanced
Rear chassis corroded near subframe mounts
Under tray fitted
Both front head lamps lenses misty
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Back (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Both front head lamps lenses misty
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Back (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Front (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under tray fitted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
o/s and n/s front and rear discs slightly pitted,o/s front steering system has slight play,n/s front hub has slight play,o/s and n/s rear tyre worn close to limit,n/s front antiroll bar linkage rubber slightly deteriroated
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner + outer edges
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge recommend tracking check
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY54 SYR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FY54 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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What year was FY54 SYR registered?
FY54 SYR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.
Is FY54 SYR safe to buy?
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