CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV54 OJP

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,261 mi
Last recorded167,261 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV54 OJP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 167,261 miles

eml on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases turbo/manifold area very slight (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake backing plate slightly loose

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Brake reaction bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Air bellows perished

Pass 31 Mar 2023 165,923 miles

Eml light on dash

Front Exhaust manifold area very slight fumes

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake Backing plate slightly loose

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Air bellows both perished

Pass 11 Mar 2022 160,970 miles

Front Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Brake Backing plate slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension air Bellows both Perished

Pass 19 Mar 2021 155,531 miles

Central Front Exhaust join bolts corroded and Exhaust has small fracture

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both N/s & O/s (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear suspension Air bellows perished (BOTH)

Pass 13 Mar 2020 150,192 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working

Front Brake backing plates slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2019 142,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe @ n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 136,175 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear @ rear (3.6.B.2c)

Screen washers frozen

Pass 13 Mar 2017 129,976 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

both rear air springs perished

Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,445 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 122,445 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 113,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear air springs perished

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,740 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Mar 2014 104,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 92,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag lamp on

Fail 19 Mar 2013 92,925 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

airbag lamp on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,340 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 83,340 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2011 74,170 miles

both rear arm inner bushes spliting

Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,773 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,335 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 35,377 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 31,769 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FV54 OJP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FV54 OJP, 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

How do I check the history of FV54 OJP?

You can check the full history of FV54 OJP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV54 OJP registered?

FV54 OJP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is FV54 OJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV54 OJP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV54 OJP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FV54 OJP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.