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CV54 EKM

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,825 mi
Last recorded114,825 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 EKM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 114,825 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 112,122 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 109,909 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 109,909 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,701 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 107,701 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 104,459 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres slightly worn

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,660 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Aug 2018 102,650 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing area (1.1.11 (c))

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated

Pass 1 Aug 2017 96,202 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,634 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,385 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 85,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 79,961 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 74,149 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 72,648 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inside edge advise replacement

Pass 15 May 2012 56,077 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

Fail 11 May 2012 56,070 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly lipped

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inside edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,910 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 23,114 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 19,569 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2009 19,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 May 2008 16,489 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)

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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CV54 EKM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CV54 EKM, 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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CV54 EKM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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