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2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

148,851 mi
Last recorded148,851 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 UKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 148,851 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 141,991 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 136,478 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 134,591 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 125,606 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 107,652 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 91,160 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 83,785 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 83,779 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 78,042 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 70,146 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 70,119 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 59,596 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 48,558 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,587 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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EU54 UKD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EU54 UKD, 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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EU54 UKD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 September 2004.

Is EU54 UKD safe to buy?

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