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SHZ 5798

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

222,173 mi
Last recorded222,173 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSHZ 5798
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 222,173 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 209,052 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 207,843 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 207,116 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 206,274 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has slight distortion

advise exhaust system rusty

Fail 18 Nov 2017 206,273 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre has slight distortion

advise exhaust system rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2016 203,827 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 202,169 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt osr outer (2.4.G.4e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nsf and osf (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased

Fail 11 Sep 2015 202,169 miles

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

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 Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all brake (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes greased

engine and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

exhaust system rusty

play in both steering rack tie-arms

rear seats back rest hinges worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 195,348 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r cv boot leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2013 176,826 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 156,421 miles

l/h/rear drive shaft cv joint has a slight leak.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 156,421 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

l/h/rear drive shaft cv joint has a slight leak.

Pass 26 Jul 2011 137,609 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 137,609 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 118,497 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)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 100,633 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 54,650 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 54,650 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive 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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SHZ 5798 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SHZ 5798, 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 SHZ 5798 registered?

SHZ 5798 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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