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CU54 MWL

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

193,944 mi
Last recorded193,944 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 MWL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 193,944 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 187,944 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 183,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 11 Oct 2018 178,937 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 175,522 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 173,101 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 168,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 166,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 162,263 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 155,817 miles

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

srs light on

Fail 1 Sep 2011 147,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 147,959 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 126,638 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 107,266 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ALMOST WORN TO LIMIT--DUE FOR REPLACEMENT.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 86,666 miles

SCREEN WASHERS VERY WEAK--BARELY PASSABLE--REQUIRES ATTENTION

Pass 13 Sep 2007 67,124 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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CU54 MWL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 CU54 MWL, 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 CU54 MWL registered?

CU54 MWL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is CU54 MWL safe to buy?

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