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SF04AMW
2004 BMW 525
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
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- Registration SF04AMW
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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107 Total Defects Recorded
3 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 185,078 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- EML lamp on
1 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 173,906 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise replacement ASAP 1.7-1.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 168,763 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
31 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 158,103 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 158,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
20 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,972 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- exhaust manifold blowing
- o/s/f brake backing plate corroded/loose
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,029 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside front brake dust plate insecure
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded Both fronts to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)
15 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure rear inner corner (6.2.A.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported flex bracket (3.6.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/f tyre slightly worn on outer edge
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 105,571 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
8 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,530 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Upper 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 Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 97,890 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 97,452 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 87,973 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
12 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 87,973 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 80,327 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 80,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 70,978 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2012 14 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 70,805 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,319 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2011 14 Jun 202629 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,299 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2010 14 Jun 202616 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,142 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jul 2009 14 Jun 202621 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,604 MI
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SF04AMW was registered on 2004-07-30
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