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BK54 CJV

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

132,820 mi
Last recorded132,820 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 CJV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 132,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 124,641 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 117,223 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 109,905 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 107,084 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 101,876 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 101,875 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower right (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 101,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front angel eye lights not working

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2019 90,047 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2019 90,042 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,432 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 77,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

tyre monitor light on

Pass 6 Jun 2017 71,681 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 71,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper flexi joint under wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper flexi to front pipe at joint (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,880 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 63,986 miles

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 58,069 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,843 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 46,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 46,277 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 40,516 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,967 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 32,812 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 28,041 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 18,213 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)

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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BK54 CJV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BK54 CJV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK54 CJV registered?

BK54 CJV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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