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FL54 FRU

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,689 mi
Last recorded156,689 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 FRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 156,689 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 149,003 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 145,850 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 145,847 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 135,035 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 135,035 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 116,295 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 97,767 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 82,371 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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FL54 FRU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FL54 FRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FL54 FRU registered?

FL54 FRU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is FL54 FRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL54 FRU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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