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BG54 EXV

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

250,317 mi
Last recorded250,317 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 250,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear park brake only just met the requirement and may be in need of adjustment or repair

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 23 Jan 2023 250,316 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both front indicators remain illuminated (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended unable to access rear seat belts (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear park brake only just met the requirement and may be in need of adjustment or repair

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2021 232,252 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 8 Nov 2021 232,251 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light illuminated (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

tyre pressure monitor light illuminated

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Oct 2020 218,362 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 214,585 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 205,780 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 205,713 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre wall damaged

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Offside Rear tyre wall damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2017 195,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 184,493 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 184,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 169,582 miles

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin And offside rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin And offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner arm inne bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside rear lowers arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From abs to offside rear upper brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing inside edges, cords not exposed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 169,582 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front drop links upper rubbers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort And offside (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin And offside front inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin And offside rear inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Inner arm inne bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement And offside rear lowers arms outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From abs to offside rear upper brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing inside edges, cords not exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 157,087 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 143,027 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

all windows tinted

both front inner streeing arms have slight play

Pass 17 Oct 2012 142,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine misfire intermitant

Pass 21 Oct 2011 133,433 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 113,716 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 104,415 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 96,482 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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BG54 EXV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BG54 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

BG54 EXV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is BG54 EXV safe to buy?

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