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SO54 CLN

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,340 mi
Last recorded193,340 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 CLN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 193,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 188,978 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 180,058 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 172,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 162,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted obstructing the view for full inspection

Fail 24 Aug 2019 162,006 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

undertray fitted obstructing the view for full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2018 151,697 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2018 151,697 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 142,531 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 142,531 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,431 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 120,786 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 120,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 112,358 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 103,801 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 94,357 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,298 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 70,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 70,360 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 59,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,250 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 35,002 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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SO54 CLN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 SO54 CLN, 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 SO54 CLN registered?

SO54 CLN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is SO54 CLN safe to buy?

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