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DE54 UAP

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,713 mi
Last recorded156,713 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE54 UAP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 156,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damage

Pass 25 Feb 2021 151,414 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside windscreen damaged.

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 22 Feb 2020 144,146 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted masking some testable items

Pass 3 Feb 2019 140,671 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,381 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 124,182 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,542 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 97,942 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,447 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake pads 50/60% worn

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 66,498 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 62,131 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 62,129 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,698 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 55,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 49,366 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 49,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 40,936 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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DE54 UAP 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 83.3%.

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 DE54 UAP, 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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DE54 UAP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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