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DG54 OLC

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,492 mi
Last recorded96,492 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 OLC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 96,492 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 93,540 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 88,070 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 88,070 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,943 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 83,943 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 83,083 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,876 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 72,640 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 61,830 miles

Damage to o/s body work

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

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

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

SRS system showing fault

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,820 miles

Brake discs rusty,due to car not being used!!

Pass 18 Feb 2011 53,803 miles

brake discs very rusty on front inner surfaces

Pass 16 Dec 2009 47,389 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 37,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,429 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 25,148 miles

Nearside Front 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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DG54 OLC 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 81.3%.

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 DG54 OLC, 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 DG54 OLC registered?

DG54 OLC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is DG54 OLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 OLC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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