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ST54 KXO

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,332 mi
Last recorded116,332 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 KXO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 116,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both headlight lenses poor condition

eml on

Fail 17 May 2018 116,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both headlight lenses poor condition

eml on

Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 106,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 98,644 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emissions to clean to register

Pass 12 May 2015 92,143 miles

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

emissions to clean to register

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Fail 7 May 2015 92,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

emissions to clean to register

o/s/f jacking pad missing

Pass 28 Apr 2014 86,519 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 26 Apr 2013 80,620 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 27 Mar 2012 74,575 miles

underside of vehicle is covered preventing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 63,079 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,436 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 54,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 43,771 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 43,771 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,889 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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ST54 KXO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST54 KXO, 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 ST54 KXO registered?

ST54 KXO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is ST54 KXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST54 KXO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ST54 KXO have outstanding finance?

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