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VK54 BVJ

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

173,377 mi
Last recorded173,377 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 173,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 173,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 150,915 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 135,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 133,434 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 111,518 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 93,739 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 86,435 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,166 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 79,159 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)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 73,283 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 73,279 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 67,266 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 61,572 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,260 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,860 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 52,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 44,958 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,661 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 22,846 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 BVJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK54 BVJ registered?

VK54 BVJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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