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VN54 ZMX

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,969 mi
Last recorded204,969 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 ZMX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 204,969 miles

Handbrake has long travel

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 191,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

O,S,F inner rack end has slight play

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 191,034 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

O,S,F inner rack end has slight play

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 184,406 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 184,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 181,247 miles

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

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

all tyres getting low

Pass 10 Dec 2016 177,378 miles

n/side rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2015 167,485 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 167,485 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 160,360 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 160,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 154,050 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 148,179 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 143,891 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 143,891 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 138,919 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 138,917 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 133,877 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers unnone

Fail 8 Dec 2009 133,877 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

wipers unnone

Pass 25 Nov 2008 127,249 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 118,244 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 ZMX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VN54 ZMX, 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 ZMX registered?

VN54 ZMX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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