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SJ54 ZBW

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,436 mi
Last recorded83,436 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 ZBW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 83,436 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 83,436 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2022 74,649 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2022 74,649 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 67,902 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 67,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 59,723 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 55,678 miles

Engine covers&under trays fitted,obscuring underside components

Fuel cap slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 Jul 2017 52,522 miles

fuel cap seal starting to split

Pass 5 Aug 2016 48,619 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 48,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 44,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2014 38,752 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 34,154 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 34,154 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 30,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both front brake discs are corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2012 30,935 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

both front brake discs are corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2011 27,215 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 24,426 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 20,874 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 20,874 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,737 miles

ADVISE - CONDITION OF BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS.

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Aug 2007 12,836 miles

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

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 ZBW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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