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BV54 EPD

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

140,305 mi
Last recorded140,305 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 EPD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 140,305 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 140,290 miles

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability playing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 136,339 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 132,673 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 128,994 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 126,776 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 121,596 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 118,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 114,971 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,047 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 101,944 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,058 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 81,465 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 74,662 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 65,840 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 53,253 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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BV54 EPD 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 93.8%.

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 BV54 EPD, 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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BV54 EPD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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