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SJ54 YZB

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,541 mi
Last recorded122,541 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 YZB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 122,541 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 105,516 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody tray fitted

Fail 21 Dec 2021 105,508 miles

Nearside Front Outer 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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Underbody tray fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2020 100,529 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 100,529 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 95,003 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2019 95,003 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

225/55R16

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 90,245 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 90,221 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front main bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 89,751 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,755 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 80,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge wearing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 78,186 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 78,186 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,131 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 76,129 miles

Nearside Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 73,803 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 71,082 miles

air bag fault light on

Pass 22 Nov 2011 66,282 miles

advise offside rear arm inner bush deteriorated

air bag warning light on

Fail 22 Nov 2011 66,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise offside rear arm inner bush deteriorated

air bag warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,658 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2010 57,658 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,168 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2009 53,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 4 Sep 2008 43,267 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 43,264 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 43,249 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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SJ54 YZB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SJ54 YZB, 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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SJ54 YZB is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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