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EA54 RYF

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

156,903 mi
Last recorded156,903 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 RYF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 156,903 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2025 156,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 137,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 129,313 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 124,998 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 120,831 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 116,885 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 112,294 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,647 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 107,647 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 99,659 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Jan 2018 99,659 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Dec 2016 90,904 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 85,710 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 80,812 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,566 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,139 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 50,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 42,054 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 32,877 miles

front tyres damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,058 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,058 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 RYF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RYF, 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 EA54 RYF registered?

EA54 RYF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 November 2004.

Is EA54 RYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA54 RYF shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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