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SH54 VLT

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

173,869 mi
Last recorded173,869 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 VLT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 173,869 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 171,293 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable hanger broken but cable is still secure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake cable hanger corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2022 170,535 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust leak from manifold area likely to affect emission performance (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak coming from exhaust manifold area under bonnet (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear X1 Park brake cable hanger corroded

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2020 159,915 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 151,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes have corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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))

unable to carry out full inspection of some components due covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2019 141,886 miles

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

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

unable to carry out full inspection of all components due to underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 131,329 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,054 miles

Nearside parking brake effort lower than offside-may need adjustment or repair.

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,856 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 99,463 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 99,438 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 94,222 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 87,049 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 76,680 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 65,849 miles

All brake pipes greased not allowing a full inspection

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 55,354 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,725 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 24,743 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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SH54 VLT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 SH54 VLT, 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 SH54 VLT registered?

SH54 VLT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is SH54 VLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 VLT shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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