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FY54 LLX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,664 mi
Last recorded131,664 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 LLX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2012 131,664 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 124,689 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 119,121 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 178,279 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 178,247 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 95,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 81,805 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 81,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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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FY54 LLX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FY54 LLX, 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 FY54 LLX?

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What year was FY54 LLX registered?

FY54 LLX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is FY54 LLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY54 LLX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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