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CP54 FNA

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

197,877 mi
Last recorded197,877 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 FNA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 197,877 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 189,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2018 189,505 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2017 185,216 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 185,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 174,212 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 174,212 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 164,350 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 164,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 142,989 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 139,886 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 139,653 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 129,955 miles

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

Offside rear subframe bush bracket deteriated

Pass 31 May 2011 124,007 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 112,175 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2010 109,564 miles

front near side ball joint slight play

front off side ball joint slight play

Pass 1 Apr 2008 57,592 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 54,002 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)

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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CP54 FNA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black 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 CP54 FNA, 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 CP54 FNA registered?

CP54 FNA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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