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CF53 PRX

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,498 mi
Last recorded96,498 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 PRX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 96,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,496 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 92,968 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,859 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 87,008 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 87,008 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 82,892 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,762 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 78,454 miles

plastic covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,177 miles

both rear suspension arm bushes peeling

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f

unable to inspected under bonnect fully due to covers fitted

unable to inspected under car fully due to sump guard and full covers fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,473 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 60,561 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 43,867 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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CF53 PRX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CF53 PRX, 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 CF53 PRX registered?

CF53 PRX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is CF53 PRX safe to buy?

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