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DV54 FUW

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,129 mi
Last recorded152,129 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FUW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 152,129 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2015 152,009 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 141,315 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 133,229 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

RFT indicator illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Fail 22 Jan 2013 133,229 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

RFT indicator illuminated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 15 Dec 2011 125,470 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 109,872 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 109,872 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 104,338 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 78,648 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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DV54 FUW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DV54 FUW, 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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DV54 FUW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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