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DN54 FTV

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,938 mi
Last recorded117,938 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN54 FTV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 117,938 miles

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

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

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

oil fouling

Fail 21 Oct 2017 117,938 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

oil fouling

Pass 17 Oct 2016 104,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side's (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 104,484 miles

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

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side's (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 92,988 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 81,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,780 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,780 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,438 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,248 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 57,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,536 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 50,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 45,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake high

Pass 10 Mar 2008 38,883 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,341 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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DN54 FTV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DN54 FTV, 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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What year was DN54 FTV registered?

DN54 FTV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is DN54 FTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN54 FTV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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