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SG54 XGC

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

131,573 mi
Last recorded131,573 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 XGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 131,573 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust fumes smell under bonnet area

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm pin bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement. suspension arm rear swivel pin bush slight play and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem slightly damaged and deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror plastic trim missing

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front tyre cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 131,571 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both sides rear brake pipe excess rusty and corroded and leaking due to fractured brake pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged valve stem perished and deteriorated (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear swivel pin bush slight play and corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking and perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front obligatory mirror plastic trim missing

exhaust fumes smell under bonnet

Pass 3 Jun 2021 130,112 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear flexible hose dotoriarated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged rear view mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged deteriorated and perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone rear pin bush slight worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 129,684 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 129,684 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,325 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 119,325 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2017 119,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear most (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 110,943 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 110,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 104,238 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 104,238 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 May 2014 97,640 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2014 97,633 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Near side rear tyre tyre worn smooth inner edge.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 91,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 91,897 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 79,250 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 72,611 miles

Front brake discs worn.

o/s rear tyre puncture, run flat tyres, should not exceed 50mph.

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,128 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 59,936 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 51,842 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 51,842 miles

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

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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SG54 XGC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 SG54 XGC, 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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SG54 XGC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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