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BD54 NLZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,195 mi
Last recorded74,195 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2008
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 NLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2008 74,195 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm advise

Pass 6 Dec 2007 56,024 miles

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges replacement advise

Fail 6 Dec 2007 56,017 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner and outer edges replacement advise

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 NLZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD54 NLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD54 NLZ registered?

BD54 NLZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 December 2004.

Is BD54 NLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 NLZ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD54 NLZ have outstanding finance?

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