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BG54 EYL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,973 mi
Last recorded182,973 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 EYL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 182,973 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 177,012 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 177,012 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 152,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 152,161 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 145,957 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 19 Jun 2018 145,954 miles

Brake lever excessively worn hand brake ratchet slipping (1.1.15 (b))

Front Outer Steering component deformed steering rack boot twisted ns & os (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear flexi brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 29 May 2018 145,700 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust heat shield loose

rear brakes noisy

Pass 10 Jun 2017 139,389 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer in op (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer in op (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 133,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

no reading on smoke test

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jun 2016 133,241 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)

no reading on smoke test

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 122,808 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 107,469 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 96,441 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 83,238 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

offside front drop link top cover split

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Fail 29 Nov 2011 83,238 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer tread

offside front drop link top cover split

sill covers fitted

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,433 miles

both front brake discs worn slightly

offside front inner wheel arch cover scuffed

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Fail 23 Nov 2010 69,433 miles

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

both front brake discs worn slightly

offside front inner wheel arch cover scuffed

underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination

Pass 26 Nov 2009 55,113 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 43,064 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,716 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 EYL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EYL, 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 EYL registered?

BG54 EYL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2004.

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