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FY54 OFL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,156 mi
Last recorded112,156 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 OFL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 112,156 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,792 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,960 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear oil leak from diff

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,212 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,108 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,982 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)

nearside front tyre has multiple surface cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Jan 2012 63,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 57,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 50,460 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 50,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 44,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,716 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 39,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 31,307 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 31,102 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 OFL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OFL, 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 FY54 OFL registered?

FY54 OFL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is FY54 OFL safe to buy?

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