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BG54 AFF

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,362 mi
Last recorded122,362 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 AFF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2021 122,362 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2021 122,362 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 108,766 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 108,766 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel fuel leak by fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate missing in vehicle not fitted (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint /arm of the two arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate missing in vehicle not fitted (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 107,351 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2014 103,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 103,911 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2009 85,713 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 85,713 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 71,237 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 71,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007

N/S/R tyre 2mm

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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BG54 AFF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BG54 AFF, 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 BG54 AFF registered?

BG54 AFF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 November 2004.

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