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BK54 DTX

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

135,230 mi
Last recorded135,230 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 DTX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 135,230 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides hose to cyilinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 128,971 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 128,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 120,298 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 116,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,640 miles

Airbag MIL on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 97,264 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 89,930 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 83,661 miles

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

ns wiper just making limits

Pass 30 Jan 2009 77,113 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 70,926 miles

vehicle appears to have been stood

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 DTX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

BK54 DTX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is BK54 DTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK54 DTX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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