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SP54 LME

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

168,510 mi
Last recorded168,510 miles
Recorded on18 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 LME
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 May 2020 168,510 miles

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

advise different size tyres fitted on front+rear axles

Fail 15 May 2020 168,506 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

advise different size tyres fitted on front+rear axles

Pass 4 Dec 2018 156,321 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 148,986 miles

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

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

Oil leak rear diff seal ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 148,985 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint short arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak rear diff seal ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 139,625 miles

Front both brake pipes have very slight pitting of corrosion

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 139,623 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front both brake pipes have very slight pitting of corrosion

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 129,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end of brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust emissions too low to get reading from emissions test.

Fail 20 Oct 2015 129,625 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rubber boot burst on linkage bar. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush worn giving lift and play at road wheel. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hub bush worn giving lift and play at road wheel. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at end of brake pipe. (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust emissions too low to get reading from emissions test.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 129,254 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes front & rear slightly corroded into flexi,s

engine cover &undertrays fitted

slight exhaust leak at manifold/turbo area

slight movement offside front inner steering link rod ball joint

Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,269 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside rear lower swinging arm front bush slightly deteriorated but no excessive movement at time of test

Fail 10 Oct 2014 119,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Oct 2014 119,105 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 107,946 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 107,946 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 98,055 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Oct 2011 89,233 miles

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

very slight movement both rear suspension lower rose joints

Pass 27 Aug 2010 77,848 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,110 miles

both rear tyres very near legal limit

Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,747 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,223 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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SP54 LME is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SP54 LME, 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 SP54 LME registered?

SP54 LME is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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