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DY54 ZTN

2004 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,203 mi
Last recorded164,203 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 ZTN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 164,203 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,948 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 155,948 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 142,897 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 142,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view and offside stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 133,600 miles

oil leak \\\\\\oil on min

Fail 6 Sep 2018 133,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a))

oil leak \\\\\\oil on min

Pass 22 Jul 2017 124,434 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)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 117,208 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 113,017 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 113,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear/at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear/at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 112,796 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint toe link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 93,489 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 86,519 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 76,337 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 76,333 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 70,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 59,435 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 50,902 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,270 miles

o/s and n/s front headlight outer clips broken

Fail 13 Nov 2007 39,270 miles

Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s and n/s front headlight outer clips broken

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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DY54 ZTN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DY54 ZTN, 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 DY54 ZTN registered?

DY54 ZTN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is DY54 ZTN safe to buy?

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