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CP54 OAV

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,777 mi
Last recorded163,777 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 163,777 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2017 163,763 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

two front tyres got chunks missing on side walls

Pass 7 Dec 2015 154,840 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 154,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 154,840 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 154,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 154,840 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 154,840 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 145,234 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 138,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2013 138,687 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 129,301 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Dec 2011 118,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre cuts in tread

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 118,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre cuts in tread

Pass 11 Dec 2010 108,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 97,751 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2009 97,749 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,601 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 70,485 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,864 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 69,863 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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 OAV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 CP54 OAV, 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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What year was CP54 OAV registered?

CP54 OAV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is CP54 OAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP54 OAV shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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