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BK54 EHV

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,939 mi
Last recorded114,939 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK54 EHV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 114,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 113,583 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 112,493 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 110,630 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,862 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 105,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 105,552 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,264 miles

nearside outer side light ring not working

Fail 17 Oct 2019 102,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn very front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn very front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside outer side light ring not working

Pass 22 Oct 2018 94,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 90,334 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2016 86,809 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 86,808 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 76,986 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 12 Jun 2015 76,986 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 16 Jun 2014 59,519 miles

REAR PADS WEARING THIN.

Pass 26 Aug 2013 57,571 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 53,660 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 48,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,187 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,003 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,580 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,942 miles

both rear tyres wearing thin in middle off tread

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 EHV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EHV, 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 EHV registered?

BK54 EHV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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