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VK54 BBF

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,473 mi
Last recorded195,473 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BBF
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 195,473 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 195,473 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 182,576 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer rear hub bush deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer rear hub bush deteriorated

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 167,079 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 167,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 143,703 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 130,995 miles

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

O/S/R Tyre close wear bars and wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2012 126,134 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 119,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 109,401 miles

no reading on smoke test

Pass 22 May 2010 103,971 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,544 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 54,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 53,974 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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VK54 BBF is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK54 BBF, 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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VK54 BBF is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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