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BD54 ETU

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,665 mi
Last recorded138,665 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ETU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 138,665 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 138,660 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 213,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2015 213,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 112,093 miles

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

Rear flexi pipes slightly perished

Fail 16 May 2014 112,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear flexi pipes slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2013 89,613 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

exhaust blow

oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2012 87,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 79,630 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 72,015 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

o/s/r brakepad warning wire not connected

Pass 22 Sep 2009 58,536 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 54,165 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 47,418 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 38,930 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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BD54 ETU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BD54 ETU, 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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What year was BD54 ETU registered?

BD54 ETU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is BD54 ETU safe to buy?

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