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T999 SUF

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,607 mi
Last recorded165,607 miles
Recorded on1 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT999 SUF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2023 165,607 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2023 165,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 156,008 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 145,197 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

Under tray fitted.

Pass 11 Mar 2019 141,305 miles

Both headlights have weak patterns

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake performance shows minimal effort

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

full undertrays fitted

objects removed from windscreen

wipers weak clearing screen

Pass 14 Mar 2018 137,080 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 132,818 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

HEAD LIGHTS AIM ON THE LOW LIMIT

OIL LEAK

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED

SILL COVERS FITTED

UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES RUSTED

VERY STRONG SMELL OF DIESEL UNDER THE BONNET BUT NO LEAK FOUND

Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,300 miles

Both rear tyre treads wearing on inner shoulders

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 124,295 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2015 124,226 miles

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)

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)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2013 107,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,511 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,825 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

rear brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 22 Oct 2010 63,639 miles

Front & Rear brake discs worn!

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2009 46,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 46,753 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 28,796 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 17,399 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 17,385 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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T999 SUF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 T999 SUF, 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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T999 SUF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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