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SJ54 FCO

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,023 mi
Last recorded127,023 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 FCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 127,023 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 92,341 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 92,341 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits high (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive high (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2016 89,788 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 87,089 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 85,120 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2014 85,120 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2014 85,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 83,150 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear wheel-bearing seal burst

Fail 10 May 2013 83,088 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear wheel-bearing seal burst

Pass 5 May 2012 80,730 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 74,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 64,996 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,743 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 40,873 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 29,927 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SJ54 FCO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SJ54 FCO, 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 SJ54 FCO registered?

SJ54 FCO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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