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SG54 ZRV

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,278 mi
Last recorded204,278 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG54 ZRV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2020 204,278 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside & offside rear suspension arm lower pin swivel is corroding & creaking

tpms light is on

Pass 25 Jan 2019 189,220 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 189,220 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 189,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 176,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 168,088 miles

Different size tyres fitted to Front & Rear Axles

N/S PARKING BRAKE SLOW IN ACTION SLIGHTLY LOW READING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM OUTER BALL JOINT AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE BOTH IMAGES POOR LENS FROSTED

Fail 7 Jan 2017 168,085 miles

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

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

Different size tyres fitted to Front & Rear Axles

N/S PARKING BRAKE SLOW IN ACTION SLIGHTLY LOW READING

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM OUTER BALL JOINT AS MARKED (2.4.G.2)

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

STRONG ADVISE BOTH IMAGES POOR LENS FROSTED

Pass 25 Nov 2015 144,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front worn to approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seatbelt clasp deteriorated

TPMS warning illuminated

both front tyres worn on edges and are different size to rear axle

Fail 25 Nov 2015 144,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front worn to approx. 2mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear seatbelt clasp deteriorated

TPMS warning illuminated

both front tyres worn on edges and are different size to rear axle

Pass 17 Dec 2014 135,351 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,241 miles

both ns headlamps and fog lamp deteriorated

tps light on

Fail 4 Oct 2013 119,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both ns headlamps and fog lamp deteriorated

tps light on

Pass 15 Aug 2012 108,286 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 108,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 102,386 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,623 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,526 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 82,617 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 76,521 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine undertray fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside

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 ZRV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZRV, 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 ZRV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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