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SW54CEF
2004 BMW 525
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
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- Registration SW54CEF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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83 Total Defects Recorded
17 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 295,064 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached x2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack ball end (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
28 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 275,222 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- slight brake judder on front brakes
- engine poor running advise inspection
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
22 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 275,215 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine poor running advise inspection
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- slight brake judder on front brakes
- Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
16 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 254,322 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
16 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 254,322 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported middle and rear broken at flange (7.1.1)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
8 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 230,285 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2017 11 Jun 20267 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 230,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded advise replacement (2.4.C.1b)
9 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 204,387 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2016 11 Jun 20269 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 204,387 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
24 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 181,958 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 161,901 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2014 11 Jun 20268 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 161,505 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- owing to the condition of drivers side front lower ball pin and rear tyres this vehicle should not be used on the public highway Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
21 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 140,376 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,014 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2012 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 116,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,910 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
3 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 89,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
24 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 78,693 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2010 11 Jun 202624 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 67,253 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2009 11 Jun 202612 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,597 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SW54CEF was registered on 2004-11-01
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