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EF54 KFA

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

178,854 mi
Last recorded178,854 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 KFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 178,854 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 171,824 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 161,981 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 153,313 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 144,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 141,010 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 139,603 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 137,433 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 127,937 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 105,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 105,767 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 96,407 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 75,965 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 70,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 66,042 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 55,395 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 42,955 miles

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

unable too see all steering, brake & suspention componants due too under trays

Pass 19 Dec 2007 29,349 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,299 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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EF54 KFA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 EF54 KFA, 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 EF54 KFA registered?

EF54 KFA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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