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FE54 KZL

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

167,874 mi
Last recorded167,874 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 KZL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 167,874 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Mar 2019 167,874 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2018 158,659 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)

Offside Rear hub/ drive shaft greasy

TPMS light illuminated

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2017 147,156 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

corrosion in nearside front brake pipe

Fail 8 Mar 2017 147,050 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play ball socket - (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

corrosion in nearside front brake pipe

Pass 18 Mar 2016 136,713 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 128,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 128,856 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 119,138 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 110,099 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration both number plates.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 110,099 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

deterioration both number plates.

deterioration susp.and axle components.

Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,757 miles

'child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs badly worn.

front pads low

Fail 27 Feb 2012 103,757 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

'child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs badly worn.

front pads low

Pass 1 Mar 2011 97,910 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror broken

Fail 28 Feb 2011 97,910 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s door mirror broken

Pass 2 Feb 2010 78,038 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror damaged

n/s rear tyre just under 3mm

o/s rear tyre just under 3mm

Pass 6 Feb 2009 66,304 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 66,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 57,244 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 42,032 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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FE54 KZL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FE54 KZL, 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 FE54 KZL registered?

FE54 KZL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is FE54 KZL safe to buy?

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