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SV54 VUR

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,385 mi
Last recorded64,385 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 VUR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2011 64,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,157 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 58,105 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 38,585 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 25,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 24,855 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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SV54 VUR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SV54 VUR, 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 SV54 VUR registered?

SV54 VUR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 October 2004.

Is SV54 VUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV54 VUR shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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