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FH54 BPY

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,264 mi
Last recorded120,264 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 BPY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 120,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 120,261 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 116,627 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 116,627 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both fronts 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished and worn on edge

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 109,678 miles

corrosion on both rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre rack

Fail 25 Nov 2015 109,677 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

corrosion on both rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre rack

Pass 29 Nov 2014 104,898 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 101,070 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge not a reason for rejection at time of test

Pass 1 Dec 2012 96,963 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 90,648 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 85,981 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 80,445 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 74,887 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 67,965 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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FH54 BPY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH54 BPY, 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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FH54 BPY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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