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CE54 UJF

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

163,860 mi
Last recorded163,860 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 UJF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 163,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush, near excessive. (outer rearmost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 163,829 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer pin/bush, near excessive. (outer rearmost) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output near excessive. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near excessive. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 156,309 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 149,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge screw in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside 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))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 144,648 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 137,631 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 131,192 miles

Exhaust rubber not fitted correctly but exhaust system secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 131,192 miles

Exhaust rubber not fitted correctly but exhaust system secure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 123,458 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 123,458 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 25 Aug 2015 117,433 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,243 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 87,961 miles

wipers poor

Pass 8 Sep 2011 75,514 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2010 62,393 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/front tyre worn on inner edje

Pass 7 Sep 2009 51,293 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 51,288 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 40,957 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 31,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 31,463 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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CE54 UJF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CE54 UJF, 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 CE54 UJF registered?

CE54 UJF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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