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BN54 CFL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,702 mi
Last recorded156,702 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 CFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 156,702 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 156,126 miles

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))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 151,051 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 151,051 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 143,334 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 143,334 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 132,260 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Nov 2015 132,260 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 125,056 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 125,034 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 124,940 miles

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)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 124,939 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 114,128 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 114,040 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 98,166 miles

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)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 98,157 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 84,533 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 84,533 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 68,394 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,246 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 46,144 miles

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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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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