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FL54 PSU

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

201,126 mi
Last recorded201,126 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 PSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 201,126 miles

centre stop light has two bulbs not working

offside rear brake flexi hose is perished excessively

rear tyres are worn on the inner edges

rear tyres tread depth is low

screen is chipped

Pass 21 Oct 2015 185,423 miles

brake imbalance to near side front

centre stop lamp has bulbs not working

front and rear brake pads are low

front antiroll bar mounting bushes are worn

near side wiper blade is split

off side rear suspension is nosy in operation

off side wiper blade is broken

play in steering arms

Pass 30 Oct 2014 168,080 miles

offside steering rack has slight play, both front tyres are perished

Pass 29 Oct 2013 153,327 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 153,327 miles

Nearside 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)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 153,172 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 137,088 miles

centre brake light partially working

possible exhaust leak from manifold area

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2011 120,935 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2010 110,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2010 110,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 100,981 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 90,190 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 90,191 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 77,262 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 77,621 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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 PSU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FL54 PSU, 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 FL54 PSU registered?

FL54 PSU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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