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FG54 FPD

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,366 mi
Last recorded144,366 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG54 FPD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2020 144,366 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 135,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 126,673 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 116,976 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,015 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 99,029 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 99,029 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 88,720 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Feb 2014 88,720 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2013 83,136 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Apr 2012 78,233 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,293 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 67,926 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 61,702 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,513 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 34,397 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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FG54 FPD 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 87.5%.

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 FG54 FPD, 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 FG54 FPD registered?

FG54 FPD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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The MOT history for FG54 FPD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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