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2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

180,925 mi
Last recorded180,925 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 BMW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 180,925 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 180,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 225/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 180,191 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 179,097 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 177,478 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 175,776 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 173,827 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 173,801 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 170,330 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 182,085 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 145,915 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 145,915 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 126,170 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 107,005 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 88,787 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 76,147 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)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 75,983 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 58,073 miles

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm n/s/r tyre 3mm

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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RA54 BMW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RA54 BMW, 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 RA54 BMW registered?

RA54 BMW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is RA54 BMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA54 BMW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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