MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
ex heath shield rattels
under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens foggy (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens foggy (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror housing (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens foggy (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens foggy (1.7.5a)
ex heath shield rattels
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' phone holder (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
full body undertray fitted to vehicle,inspection of underbody impaired
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
full body undertray fitted to vehicle,inspection of underbody impaired
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SY54 NDG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black 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 SY54 NDG, 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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SY54 NDG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2004.
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