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VN54 JKK

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

157,974 mi
Last recorded157,974 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 JKK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 157,974 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 152,649 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,848 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 133,335 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 122,590 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 113,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 104,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 104,232 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 95,144 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 88,604 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 88,604 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 88,574 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Air bag light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,996 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 61,863 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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VN54 JKK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN54 JKK, 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 VN54 JKK registered?

VN54 JKK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is VN54 JKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN54 JKK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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