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SN04 UNG

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,788 mi
Last recorded109,788 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 UNG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,788 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 109,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 100,782 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 90,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn at edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 90,196 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 86,481 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 86,481 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,643 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2013 85,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 80,490 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2012 80,466 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 73,811 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 66,838 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 58,007 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,013 miles

Vehicle emissions too low to record a reading.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 51,997 miles

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Vehicle emissions too low to record a reading.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 40,199 miles

Monitor in dash indicating low brake pads.

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 40,177 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Monitor in dash indicating low brake pads.

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)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 29,575 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 29,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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 UNG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN04 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

SN04 UNG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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