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EF54 ZHV

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,438 mi
Last recorded141,438 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 141,438 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 137,486 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 137,485 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 134,507 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 131,158 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 126,100 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 126,100 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,314 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 113,255 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 105,199 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 97,182 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 87,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 77,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 64,497 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 52,968 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 39,447 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 39,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,339 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 18,953 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 ZHV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZHV, 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 ZHV registered?

EF54 ZHV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is EF54 ZHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF54 ZHV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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