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SO04 LPU

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

189,701 mi
Last recorded189,701 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO04 LPU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 189,701 miles

N/S front Tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach ply or cord

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 May 2016 185,950 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 180,556 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 180,556 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 174,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 169,196 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2013 169,196 miles

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)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 163,229 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner brake discs wearing

Fail 20 Feb 2012 163,229 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)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front inner brake discs wearing

Pass 13 May 2011 154,318 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Only just passed emissions test (lambda)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 137,444 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 22 Apr 2009 110,783 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 87,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 51,004 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SO04 LPU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SO04 LPU, 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 SO04 LPU registered?

SO04 LPU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 May 2004.

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