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BJ54 TLZ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

121,743 mi
Last recorded121,743 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 TLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 121,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 121,743 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 111,523 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,768 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 108,077 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 106,590 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 104,841 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 103,943 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 100,457 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 96,531 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 92,523 miles

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

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

zero emissions no reading

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,256 miles

zero emission readings

Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,798 miles

both rear tyres have a slight distort on tread area

zero emission readings

Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,967 miles

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

zero emissions

Pass 3 Dec 2012 72,089 miles

no emission readings to clean

Pass 1 Dec 2011 67,647 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cut on tread

slight wear both front brake discs

Pass 5 Nov 2010 60,628 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 53,523 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 45,066 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,826 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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BJ54 TLZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 BJ54 TLZ, 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 BJ54 TLZ registered?

BJ54 TLZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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