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SL54 CPZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,603 mi
Last recorded144,603 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 CPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 144,603 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2019 123,703 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2018 102,870 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2018 102,870 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 May 2017 95,357 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 95,357 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 May 2016 90,142 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted. unable to check all parts

N/S/F brake pipe is corroded

Fail 16 May 2016 90,142 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under-trays fitted. unable to check all parts

N/S/F brake pipe is corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 82,685 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 74,168 miles

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

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,552 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 70,552 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 67,214 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 67,214 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,589 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 61,505 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,795 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 48,582 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,323 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,054 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 CPZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SL54 CPZ, 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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What year was SL54 CPZ registered?

SL54 CPZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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