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SL54 MHV

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,462 mi
Last recorded151,462 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 MHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 151,462 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 151,461 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2016 137,848 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 137,848 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 127,261 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (2.4.G.2)

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 125,855 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 120,789 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 113,967 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 113,967 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 113,903 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 113,903 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 107,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2012 107,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 79,304 miles

diesel smoke meter not triggered. reading 0.01 1/m fast pass

Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,195 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 70,191 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,381 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 57,381 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 MHV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MHV, 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 MHV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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