MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,973 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears (3.6.B.2c)
no reading on smoke test
under trays fitted
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
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)
Oil leak
Oil leak
both front tyres wearing on outer tread
offside front drop link top cover split
sill covers fitted
underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination
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
both front brake discs worn slightly
offside front inner wheel arch cover scuffed
underbody covers fitted allowing only partial examination
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
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BG54 EYL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2004.
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