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BF54 DCO

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,910 mi
Last recorded121,910 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 DCO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 121,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear [rear of pipes] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise both rear tyres perishing between treads and getting low

advise engine cover/engine under tray and plastic cover sils fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Dec 2019 115,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 107,458 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2017 101,454 miles

brake pipe line corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 98,001 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 93,017 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 90,404 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 83,107 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 83,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 75,151 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch not locking on o/s

front number plate damaged

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension arm, rear bush

Fail 8 Dec 2012 75,034 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

bonnet catch not locking on o/s

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm on edges, 2mm at centre

slight play in o/s/r lower suspension arm, rear bush

Pass 7 Dec 2011 66,847 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 59,811 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 50,310 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres on limit 1.6mm replacement advise

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,692 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 22,857 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 21,626 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 21,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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BF54 DCO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BF54 DCO, 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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BF54 DCO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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