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BV54 KYU

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,579 mi
Last recorded200,579 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 KYU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2015 200,579 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All four on 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 192,038 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 10 Dec 2014 192,038 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 187,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen wippers slightly worned.

Pass 10 Dec 2012 182,517 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 182,517 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 176,145 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 167,167 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 155,015 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)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 144,223 miles

Centre Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

MINOR SCRATCHES ON BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES

Pass 31 Aug 2007 109,738 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 109,738 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)

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 KYU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 KYU, 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 BV54 KYU registered?

BV54 KYU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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