MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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
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
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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.
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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?
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