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DV54 FVU

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,093 mi
Last recorded138,093 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 FVU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 138,093 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels slighty rough in rotation.

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 138,065 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front headlamp mounting broken but still secure.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels slighty rough in rotation.

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Oct 2015 128,509 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear lower suspension arm pin/bushes covers split

coolant leak

off side head lamp mount broken but not considered insecure

undertrays fitted at time of retest

Fail 16 Oct 2015 128,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked around mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear lower suspension arm pin/bushes covers split

coolant leak

off side head lamp mount broken but not considered insecure

Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,141 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 102,053 miles

Nearside mirror defective

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 102,053 miles

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

Nearside mirror defective

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,416 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,175 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,748 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 43,358 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 32,730 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 32,730 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FVU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVU, 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 FVU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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