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FN54 XZZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,055 mi
Last recorded174,055 miles
Recorded on8 May 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN54 XZZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2021 174,055 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 172,454 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 161,972 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2018 161,972 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 153,102 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 153,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 141,015 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2016 141,014 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main run (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2016 140,704 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded and pitted (3.5.1i)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2015 127,514 miles

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 118,506 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 107,304 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 99,320 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 99,314 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 88,040 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 87,731 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 78,974 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 68,788 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 60,178 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,029 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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FN54 XZZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FN54 XZZ, 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 FN54 XZZ registered?

FN54 XZZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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