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SG54 XRX

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,618 mi
Last recorded119,618 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 XRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 119,618 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 112,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 102,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes starting to corrode at flex pipe joints (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,459 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,893 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 75,449 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 68,381 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 68,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 61,660 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

high level brake light has some leds out

Fail 22 Feb 2014 61,595 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

high level brake light has some leds out

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 46,781 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 40,351 miles

front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2010 37,840 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,419 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 26,521 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,383 miles

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 XRX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 SG54 XRX, 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

How do I check the history of SG54 XRX?

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What year was SG54 XRX registered?

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

Is SG54 XRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG54 XRX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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