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BN54 TXO

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

247,000 mi
Last recorded247,000 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 247,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 231,992 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 213,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2017 193,300 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2017 171,871 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 153,962 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 132,359 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

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

covers fitted to engine bay

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 112,659 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

covers fitted to engine bay

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 93,548 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 87,760 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,645 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 85,645 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 75,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2013 67,364 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,376 miles

Diesel test too clean to register

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 23 Sep 2011 53,094 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 46,381 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 39,493 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)

rear number plate water marks

Pass 18 Sep 2008 31,956 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 31,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges adise

Pass 18 Sep 2007 22,710 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 18 Sep 2007 22,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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 TXO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BN54 TXO, 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 TXO registered?

BN54 TXO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is BN54 TXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 TXO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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