MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,573 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
Offside 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)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
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)
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)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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.
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)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake discs worn.
o/s rear tyre puncture, run flat tyres, should not exceed 50mph.
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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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