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SG54 XRY

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,675 mi
Last recorded116,675 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 XRY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,675 miles

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,675 miles

coil spring broken Both rear (2.4.C.1a)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 115,821 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions to low to record

front brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2013 110,518 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 110,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 102,768 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 102,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 88,538 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 88,538 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,989 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 64,431 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 55,237 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 44,349 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,342 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 XRY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRY, 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 SG54 XRY registered?

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

Is SG54 XRY safe to buy?

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