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BJ54 TNN

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

200,175 mi
Last recorded200,175 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 200,175 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 200,175 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 191,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 185,899 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 185,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 178,686 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 178,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 170,101 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 163,411 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 161,242 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 161,242 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 156,327 miles

rear brake pads

Fail 16 Jan 2016 156,326 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs badly pitted

rear brake pads

Pass 15 Jan 2015 140,471 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)

brake pipes covered can not be fully inspected

Fail 9 Jan 2015 140,348 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

brake pipes under covers can not be fully inspected

Pass 10 Jan 2014 130,087 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 129,975 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2013 119,512 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 110,826 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 110,826 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 102,286 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 94,929 miles

air bag light on

near side rear seat belt can not be tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2008 86,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 72,744 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 TNN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BJ54 TNN, 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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BJ54 TNN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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