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CN54 VMG

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,023 mi
Last recorded183,023 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN54 VMG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 183,023 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 174,414 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 165,952 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 165,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2016 156,804 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 146,679 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 146,679 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 127,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 127,981 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 127,345 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre damaged on outer wall & wearing low in centre band

Pass 1 Feb 2012 124,463 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)

offside wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2011 114,209 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 114,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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 VMG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 VMG, 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 VMG registered?

CN54 VMG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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