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CE54 UUW

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

171,524 mi
Last recorded171,524 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE54 UUW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 171,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 165,740 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 151,338 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 151,338 miles

Slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 144,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 138,353 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 12 Jan 2011 128,105 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 116,691 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 103,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 89,912 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 89,894 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 UUW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE54 UUW registered?

CE54 UUW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is CE54 UUW safe to buy?

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