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BN54 MXA

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,824 mi
Last recorded182,824 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 MXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 182,824 miles

child seat fitted

engine under tray fitted

Fail 27 May 2016 182,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

child seat fitted

engine under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 170,878 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 169,677 miles

Brake Pipes Rusting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Jun 2014 169,658 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Brake Pipes Rusting

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 158,095 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 142,607 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 142,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 135,306 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 135,305 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 121,558 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 121,558 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 98,077 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,183 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 57,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 MXA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MXA, 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 MXA registered?

BN54 MXA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is BN54 MXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 MXA shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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