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SC04 VTG

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

118,007 mi
Last recorded118,007 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 VTG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2024 118,007 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,090 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,990 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 103,539 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 100,314 miles

Front brake pad warning wire loose

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pad warning wire loose

Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,605 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 94,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 88,268 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 82,180 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 76,218 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 71,192 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 69,496 miles

o/s/f tyre worn bald on outside edges & cracking & nail in tread 225/50/17

Pass 15 Mar 2014 68,378 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cracking 225/50/17

Fail 14 Mar 2014 68,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outside edges & cracking 225/50/17

Pass 13 Mar 2013 64,816 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,155 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 59,706 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 57,773 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 47,331 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 39,756 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,813 miles

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

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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SC04 VTG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 SC04 VTG, 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 SC04 VTG registered?

SC04 VTG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is SC04 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC04 VTG shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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