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BJ54 TMY

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,348 mi
Last recorded87,348 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 TMY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,348 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 87,340 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 87,059 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 86,119 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Clouded both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Propshaft donut Bush deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,118 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp has a film over it but not effecting beam image as of yet

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn excessivly on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front headlamp has a film over it but not effecting beam image as of yet

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

proshaft doughnut worn

Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,568 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 82,154 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 82,154 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,994 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 78,614 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,344 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 77,344 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 74,030 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 74,029 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2013 66,978 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,079 miles

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)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 55,079 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,201 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 37,166 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 30,020 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,471 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 TMY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 TMY, 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 TMY registered?

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

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