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BD54 ZSF

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,000 mi
Last recorded130,000 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD54 ZSF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2013 130,000 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 130,000 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 123,268 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 123,268 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 116,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front and rear undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2010 97,384 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 97,384 miles

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 73,484 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 73,481 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 71,247 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2007 53,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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 ZSF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 ZSF, 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 ZSF registered?

BD54 ZSF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is BD54 ZSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD54 ZSF shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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