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SG54 XRL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,012 mi
Last recorded132,012 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 XRL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 132,012 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 132,012 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 125,199 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 114,917 miles

Front Exhaust hanger bracket missing although system still adequately supported.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At flexi section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc shield mountings deteriorated/not fully secured.

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slightly perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 109,939 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 107,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 101,059 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 87,662 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 85,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 78,352 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 71,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 63,058 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 55,779 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 55,777 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 47,901 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,245 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,786 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 30,786 miles

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

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

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 XRL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SG54 XRL, 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 SG54 XRL registered?

SG54 XRL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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