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SB54 REA

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,460 mi
Last recorded157,460 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 REA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 157,460 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 149,316 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 144,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 141,236 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH NSF/OSF (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 138,028 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 132,232 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Oct 2016 123,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 123,010 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,762 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 117,761 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 110,812 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2012 88,920 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 84,593 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 79,512 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 72,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2008 66,046 miles

both front tyres wering inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2007 53,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SB54 REA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 SB54 REA, 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 SB54 REA registered?

SB54 REA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is SB54 REA safe to buy?

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