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SL54 RTU

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

111,272 mi
Last recorded111,272 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,272 miles

Child seats fitted

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,437 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 100,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

slight perrishing to both front tyres

Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,265 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,512 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 77,510 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,183 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 61,092 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,118 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 44,357 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 RTU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RTU, 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

How do I check the history of SL54 RTU?

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What year was SL54 RTU registered?

SL54 RTU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2004.

Is SL54 RTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL54 RTU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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