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EF54 RVC

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

173,621 mi
Last recorded173,621 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 RVC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 173,621 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 166,132 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 160,080 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 153,037 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 146,223 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 130,852 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Nov 2011 130,852 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2010 115,480 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 109,214 miles

both front tyres slight worn inner edges

both rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2008 89,684 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 70,636 miles

Nearside 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 RVC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RVC, 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 EF54 RVC?

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What year was EF54 RVC registered?

EF54 RVC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 11 December 2004.

Is EF54 RVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 RVC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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