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SO54 HXT

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,397 mi
Last recorded185,397 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 185,397 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 175,213 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 175,213 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 164,567 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 156,552 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 149,739 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both[detterated] (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 149,738 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both[detterated] (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 146,145 miles

oil leak from the engine area

Pass 6 Apr 2016 137,248 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 130,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Apr 2015 130,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2014 120,079 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,966 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,966 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2012 107,167 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 107,167 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2011 100,587 miles

front number start to fade

noise on n s r bush

Pass 8 May 2010 91,159 miles
Fail 8 May 2010

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 84,241 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,517 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 68,188 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 HXT 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 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 SO54 HXT, 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 SO54 HXT registered?

SO54 HXT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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