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DG54 RXA

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,910 mi
Last recorded123,910 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG54 RXA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 123,910 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 118,585 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 98,003 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 98,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 84,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 78,788 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,545 miles

metal brake pipe corroded in various places - N/s/f and o/s/f wheel arches - Above rear axle carrier

n/s/f shoch absorber leaking

small cuts in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2011 70,545 miles

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

metal brake pipe corroded in various places - N/s/f and o/s/f wheel arches - Above rear axle carrier

n/s/f shoch absorber leaking

small cuts in o/s/r tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 64,442 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 64,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,310 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 43,070 miles

slight gearbox oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 34,830 miles

both rear tyres on the legal 1.6mm limit

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 RXA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RXA, 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

How do I check the history of DG54 RXA?

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What year was DG54 RXA registered?

DG54 RXA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 September 2004.

Is DG54 RXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG54 RXA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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