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BN54 JOA

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,321 mi
Last recorded163,321 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 163,321 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 169,378 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 163,321 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 265,035 miles

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

O/S/R lower arm outer bush worn, has quite a lot of movement.

Various warning lights illuminated on dash, i.e. Airbag, Tyre Pressures, etc etc.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 265,032 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

O/S/R lower arm outer bush worn, has quite a lot of movement.

Various warning lights illuminated on dash, i.e. Airbag, Tyre Pressures, etc etc.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 142,789 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 142,785 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 113,870 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 113,865 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 JOA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 JOA, 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 BN54 JOA registered?

BN54 JOA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is BN54 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 JOA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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