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BD54 OGA

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

107,880 mi
Last recorded107,880 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 OGA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 107,880 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 106,280 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 105,225 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,397 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 101,764 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,194 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 100,081 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 99,103 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 96,274 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 92,793 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 92,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 89,061 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 85,608 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,458 miles

rear tyres worn on the inside

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,858 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 72,710 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,880 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 60,988 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 55,300 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 48,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,055 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 41,055 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 OGA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

BD54 OGA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2004.

Is BD54 OGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 OGA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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