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SO53 OFC

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

116,523 mi
Last recorded116,523 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 OFC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 116,523 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,106 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 113,126 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 109,003 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 88,738 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 88,738 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged metal and flexy pipe not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer ,oil filled (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged metal and flexy pipe not secure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer ,oil filled (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

n/s/f brake pad wear sensor cut ,light not on.pads ok

Pass 2 Oct 2018 85,585 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 85,585 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 82,690 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 82,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,255 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 76,049 miles

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

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

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

offside front backplate slack

Fail 5 Oct 2015 76,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front backplate slack

Pass 11 Jun 2014 70,890 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 63,162 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 57,198 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 57,198 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,453 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 46,071 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 39,116 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,917 miles

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

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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SO53 OFC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO53 OFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO53 OFC registered?

SO53 OFC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is SO53 OFC safe to buy?

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