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SRL 131M

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,901 mi
Last recorded190,901 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSRL 131M
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2013 190,901 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 187,996 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 187,996 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 172,549 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both front inner wheel arch liners not fitted

nearside front inner side light not working

Fail 1 Mar 2011 172,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

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

both front inner wheel arch liners not fitted

nearside front inner side light not working

Pass 16 Sep 2009 123,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s-front-tyre-worn-on-edges

Pass 4 Apr 2008 68,240 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Mar 2007 47,536 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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SRL 131M is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 SRL 131M, 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 SRL 131M registered?

SRL 131M is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is SRL 131M safe to buy?

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