MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,702 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Smooth on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Center (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower suspension rose ball joint collapsed but no excessive movement
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
hi level has less than 50% not working
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower suspension rose ball joint collapsed but no excessive movement
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
hi level has less than 50% not working
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
NOTE offside rear tyre ON LIMIT
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
NOTE offside rear tyre ON LIMIT
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine cover fitted
under trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
advice front prop shaft rubber mount deteriorated
advice smell of engine fumes from exhaust system
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
advice front prop shaft rubber mount deteriorated
advice smell of engine fumes from exhaust system
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
advice front prop shaft rubber flange joint worn
advice heavy smell of engine fumes from under bonnet
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
advice front prop shaft joint worn
advice possible leaking egr pipe at front of engine
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nail in offside front tyre
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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BN54 CFL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 BN54 CFL, 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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BN54 CFL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 11 September 2004.
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