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BJ54 XAR

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

102,322 mi
Last recorded102,322 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 102,322 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 94,830 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 94,824 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,655 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 94,655 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 87,214 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2013 87,212 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 79,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2011 72,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 57,925 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 57,922 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warrning light stays on.

Fail 25 Jun 2009 45,500 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 45,500 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 92,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has little reserve travel available

Fail 1 Nov 2007 92,738 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

handbrake has little reserve travel available

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 XAR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XAR, 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 XAR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 November 2004.

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