MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
both front headlamps are deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak ()
both front headlamps are deteriorated
Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear section (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake pads getting low.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
off side front fog lamp and lower cover pluse bumper trim
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
off side front fog lamp and lower cover pluse bumper trim
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EF54 KGU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 KGU, 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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What year was EF54 KGU registered?
EF54 KGU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 December 2004.
Is EF54 KGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for EF54 KGU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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