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SH04 XYZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

108,968 mi
Last recorded108,968 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 108,968 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 103,701 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 103,701 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front discs poor

Pass 3 Apr 2013 90,402 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 82,231 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 76,434 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,893 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 61,893 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 42,739 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 42,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 35,270 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 35,270 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,271 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SH04 XYZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SH04 XYZ, 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 SH04 XYZ registered?

SH04 XYZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is SH04 XYZ safe to buy?

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