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SN04 VDA

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

174,009 mi
Last recorded174,009 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VDA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 174,009 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2016 163,751 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 151,565 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 141,486 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 124,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 124,474 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 115,577 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 115,542 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 104,793 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 104,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2009 95,073 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 79,906 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 67,408 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 67,407 miles

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

nosie coming from steering column when shaking the steering

Fail 24 Aug 2006 54,910 miles

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

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

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 VDA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VDA, 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 VDA registered?

SN04 VDA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is SN04 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN04 VDA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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