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EA54 FYH

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,995 mi
Last recorded100,995 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 FYH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 100,995 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 96,284 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 92,732 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 89,240 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 86,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 83,245 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 81,160 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 74,256 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 66,394 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2017 58,853 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 54,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 54,421 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,595 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,237 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 41,244 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 36,769 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 33,767 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,775 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 22,742 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 15,742 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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EA54 FYH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EA54 FYH, 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 EA54 FYH?

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What year was EA54 FYH registered?

EA54 FYH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is EA54 FYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 FYH shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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