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SK54 TZL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

144,376 mi
Last recorded144,376 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 TZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2014 144,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Oct 2013 134,285 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 129,971 miles

front and rear brake pads low

n/s/f play at ball joint

n/s/f play at steering

n/s/f,o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

Fail 20 Aug 2012 129,885 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads low

n/s/f play at ball joint

n/s/f play at steering

n/s/f,o/s/f brake pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre on wearbands 1.6mm

Pass 29 Sep 2011 113,696 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 113,655 miles

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 1 Sep 2010 95,985 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light on

front wipers smear screen

Pass 28 Sep 2009 78,820 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 20 Oct 2008 66,411 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 66,411 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 47,889 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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SK54 TZL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SK54 TZL, 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 SK54 TZL registered?

SK54 TZL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SK54 TZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK54 TZL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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