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FY54 SYR

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,922 mi
Last recorded199,922 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 SYR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 199,922 miles

Nearside parking brake effort only just within requirements

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2017 181,529 miles

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Nearside parking brake effort only just within requirements

Rear chassis corroded near subframe mounts

Fail 23 Oct 2017 181,528 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 161,873 miles

Under tray fitted

Both front head lamps lenses misty

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 161,872 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 158,310 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 150,400 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 145,157 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 145,157 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2012 138,035 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 138,035 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 125,560 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 102,747 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 100,911 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,312 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge recommend tracking check

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,058 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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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.

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