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SP54 WHU

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

71,036 mi
Last recorded71,036 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 WHU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 71,036 miles

n,s,f tyre at 3mm

Pass 7 Jan 2015 68,375 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 65,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,124 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 62,124 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 55,189 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 55,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 46,732 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 39,679 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 33,555 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 23,364 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 WHU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SP54 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

SP54 WHU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is SP54 WHU safe to buy?

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