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BN54 TYY

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

198,577 mi
Last recorded198,577 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 198,577 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 198,567 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 198,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 194,895 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 188,755 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 178,644 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 174,685 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 156,452 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 137,443 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 122,113 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 113,878 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 84,112 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,522 miles

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)

front wipers not clearing very good.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 43,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,133 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 TYY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 TYY, 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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What year was BN54 TYY registered?

BN54 TYY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 September 2004.

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