MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,410 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1n)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front and rear (3.5.1g)
brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1n)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
all pads wearing thin
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine top cover fitted.
full engine tray fitted.
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RY54 VUD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 RY54 VUD, 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 RY54 VUD registered?
RY54 VUD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 December 2004.
Is RY54 VUD safe to buy?
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