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BT54 LNM

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

224,019 mi
Last recorded224,019 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 LNM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 224,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 210,399 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2019 210,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge to limit

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2018 207,703 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 207,630 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced not fit correctly (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin ans o/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 200,853 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 200,853 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 188,504 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)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2015 166,475 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 148,501 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 148,501 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2013 131,832 miles

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

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 24 Mar 2012 116,366 miles

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

boot full

Pass 26 Mar 2011 94,554 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 73,937 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 73,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 53,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,536 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2007 38,194 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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BT54 LNM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BT54 LNM, 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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BT54 LNM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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