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SL54 BCE

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,024 mi
Last recorded122,024 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 BCE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 122,024 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2020 121,911 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 111,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2019 111,872 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Both drive shaft gaiters deteriorated

Fail 18 May 2019 111,731 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering gater twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated may be also coming from cv attachment casing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated may be also coming from cv attachment casing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 104,927 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 101,924 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 93,757 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r tyre close to limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 88,173 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 76,987 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 76,987 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 69,298 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 69,298 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,375 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 61,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,044 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 54,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 43,040 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 29,458 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 19,751 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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SL54 BCE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL54 BCE, 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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SL54 BCE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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