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CN54 VEP

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,317 mi
Last recorded156,317 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 VEP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 156,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 156,317 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge exposing cord. 245/40R18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 151,419 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Misting of oil on engine/gearbox area.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 7 Feb 2017 151,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D-bush. (2.4.G.2)

Engine management light displayed.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Misting of oil on engine/gearbox area.

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2016 141,843 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 141,843 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside 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)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 128,497 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 116,076 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 103,253 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 103,253 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 91,505 miles

ADVISE;FRONT BRAKE DISCS WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SHORTLY

Pass 15 Feb 2011 77,400 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,061 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,847 miles

n/s/r seat belt resever damaged

Fail 12 Mar 2009 47,846 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s/r seat belt resever damaged

Pass 5 Dec 2007 38,462 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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CN54 VEP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CN54 VEP, 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 CN54 VEP registered?

CN54 VEP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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