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CF54 VDK

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,603 mi
Last recorded154,603 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 VDK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 154,603 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi brading ripped (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 154,600 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Behind chalked shield - Both (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi brading ripped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 145,877 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before joint alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Feb 2020 145,827 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Before joint alongside fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 130,812 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S & N/S (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 114,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 106,943 miles

rear belts not fully tested as child seat fitted

Fail 4 Nov 2015 106,941 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear belts not fully tested as child seat fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2014 98,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 88,614 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 77,735 miles

emissions to lean to record a reading

Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,906 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 72,906 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 68,541 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 56,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o\s\r,\o\s\f,n\s\f & o\s\r tyre sidewall damage.

Pass 31 Dec 2008 39,863 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 27,933 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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CF54 VDK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CF54 VDK, 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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CF54 VDK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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