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EF54 ROU

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,725 mi
Last recorded180,725 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 ROU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 180,725 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 172,601 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 163,720 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 156,196 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Apr 2016 156,196 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Apr 2015 150,525 miles

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

front wipers just passed test

Fail 31 Mar 2015 150,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front wipers just passed test

Pass 27 Mar 2014 144,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 136,478 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 119,636 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 109,316 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 109,316 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2009 93,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 78,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Sep 2007 65,442 miles

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

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 ROU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ROU, 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 ROU registered?

EF54 ROU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 December 2004.

Is EF54 ROU safe to buy?

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