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BF54 MVD

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,086 mi
Last recorded125,086 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 MVD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 125,086 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre on limit

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2018 201,047 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre on limit

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 114,775 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,704 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 103,884 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,945 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2014 93,945 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 86,132 miles

both front brake discs inside face very rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2013 86,132 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,115 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 82,115 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 76,659 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 76,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 65,754 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 65,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 49,897 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 18 Dec 2008 49,897 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

nsf tyre cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

undercover insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2007 35,795 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,076 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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BF54 MVD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BF54 MVD, 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 MVD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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