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RA54 XEV

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,665 mi
Last recorded138,665 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA54 XEV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 138,665 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

grease leaking from both rear driveshafts

Fail 23 Nov 2017 138,663 miles

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)

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

grease leaking from both rear driveshafts

Pass 10 Nov 2016 133,897 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 125,306 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 125,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers deteriorating

Offside Front nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 118,215 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 106,499 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 106,499 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 93,072 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 88,996 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 73,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Nov 2010 73,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 60,968 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 48,970 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 34,168 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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RA54 XEV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RA54 XEV, 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 XEV registered?

RA54 XEV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is RA54 XEV safe to buy?

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