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FD54 XLZ

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

235,257 mi
Last recorded235,257 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 XLZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 235,257 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both insides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 226,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 222,005 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 216,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 209,007 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2021 208,983 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon hid (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 201,159 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 195,114 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 186,765 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 186,763 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 174,500 miles

Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tires & n/s/f tyre (4.1.E.1)

under & sill trays fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2016 161,503 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 146,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lower performance than normal

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 146,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear lower (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded trans axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake lower performance than normal

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage on inner sidewall

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 138,759 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 138,411 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 131,813 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 13,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 117,771 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 98,182 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 57,767 miles

advise rear tyres 2m

Fail 11 Nov 2009 57,767 miles

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

advise rear tyres 2m

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,033 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 20,504 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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FD54 XLZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FD54 XLZ, 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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FD54 XLZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2004.

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