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EU54 ULG

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

167,949 mi
Last recorded167,949 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU54 ULG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 167,949 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 167,948 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2016 158,020 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering joint slight play

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

both front tyres worn close to markers

emissions to clean to read

exhaust system flexi pipe deteriorated

oil residue

Fail 18 Oct 2016 158,014 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front inner steering joint slight play

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

both front tyres worn close to markers

emissions to clean to read

exhaust system flexi pipe deteriorated

oil residue

Pass 14 Oct 2015 149,634 miles

headlamps poor

no plates poor

Pass 25 Mar 2015 146,825 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 135,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Mar 2014 135,728 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Mar 2013 126,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 118,358 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 109,569 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 90,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen damage zone b

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,207 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,612 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 56,530 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s/f tyre on 4mm

n/s/r tyre on 2mm 225/50/17 94y bridgestone

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

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 ULG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ULG, 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 EU54 ULG registered?

EU54 ULG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is EU54 ULG safe to buy?

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