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VE54 OKT

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,406 mi
Last recorded174,406 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 OKT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 174,406 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 174,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 164,416 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 164,416 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 160,748 miles

245/45/zr17 99w budget

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn thin on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge of tread and has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 23 Dec 2014 160,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

245/45/zr17 99w budget

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn thin on edges of tread

offside front tyre worn thin on inner edge of tread and has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 19 Dec 2013 156,929 miles

245/45/zr17 99w budget

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front door mirror damaged

some kerb damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

very strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is worn to limit

very strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 156,929 miles

245/45/zr17 99w budget

offside front door mirror damaged

some kerb damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

very strong advisory that the nearside rear tyre is worn to limit

very strong advisory that the offside rear tyre is worn to limit on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2012 147,398 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin

slight wear lip on front brake discs

some kerb damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Fail 19 Dec 2012 147,398 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front inner brake pads starting to wear thin

slight wear lip on front brake discs

some kerb damage to offside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2011 126,865 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2011 108,127 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 93,837 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 85,608 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 85,604 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 80,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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VE54 OKT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE54 OKT, 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 VE54 OKT registered?

VE54 OKT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is VE54 OKT safe to buy?

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