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SN04 XAT

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,076 mi
Last recorded105,076 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 XAT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 105,076 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended does not secure (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 100,059 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 100,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (225/55R16) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 93,488 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 93,488 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front upper arm, on rear suspension (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 88,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 88,914 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 85,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 79,298 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 77,344 miles

Front both tyres cracking in tread

oil leak from engine

Fail 24 Jan 2018 77,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens requires polishing (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front both tyres cracking in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,039 miles

all tyres cracking in tread 225/55/16

both head lamp top brackets broken ( head lamps secure )

dampness round pas resevour

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

slight roughness both front wheel bearings

Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,039 miles

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

all tyres cracking in tread 225/55/16

both head lamp top brackets broken ( head lamps secure )

dampness round pas resevour

front pads look low ?

slight corrosion on some brake pipes

slight roughness both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Jan 2016 68,198 miles

engine covert & full length under trays fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2015 63,427 miles

both front headlamp brackets broken but still secure

full length undertrays fitted obscuring some components

matbe slight roughness developing in both front wheel bearings

slight pitting in o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,619 miles

oil level low

Pass 31 Jan 2013 52,431 miles

Both headlight fixings broken ( lights still secure)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2012 47,873 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,655 miles

maybe slight leak from rear diff

service light on

Fail 7 Feb 2011 43,655 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet safety catch stiff

maybe slight leak from rear diff

service light on

undertray slightly insecure

Pass 30 Jan 2010 38,690 miles

F Tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 33,094 miles

front A/R/B BUSHES WORN

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,572 miles

advise( front head lights brakets slightly broken)

advise( very slight play at n,s,f track rod end)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 17,009 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 XAT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XAT, 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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SN04 XAT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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