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SN04 SUD

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,373 mi
Last recorded170,373 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 SUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 170,373 miles

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

rack ends slight play

Fail 1 Oct 2015 170,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

n/s/f tyre getting low

rack ends play

Pass 17 Sep 2014 148,614 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 140,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 133,683 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)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 128,364 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 106,654 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 84,475 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 61,319 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,831 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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SN04 SUD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SN04 SUD, 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 SN04 SUD registered?

SN04 SUD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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