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CU54 OGJ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,586 mi
Last recorded113,586 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU54 OGJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 113,586 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively And offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 108,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 96,654 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 93,687 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 93,687 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 89,197 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 89,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 85,414 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 78,363 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,776 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 19 Aug 2013 58,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 58,939 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,061 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 39,194 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 33,468 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 31,255 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 24,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 24,437 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,664 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 OGJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OGJ, 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 CU54 OGJ registered?

CU54 OGJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is CU54 OGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU54 OGJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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