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VO54 XZA

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,422 mi
Last recorded205,422 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 XZA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 205,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play {Rear} (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 195,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under vehicle corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 195,835 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe under vehicle corroded at front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 187,785 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 184,772 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Mar 2023 169,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion by front mounting point on rear subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 169,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Bulb conversion carried out on headlight. (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Bulb conversion carried out on headlight. (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearward arm inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion by front mounting point on rear subframe. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 166,086 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 166,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 161,239 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 154,913 miles

Nearside rear has slight play in a suspension joint

brake lines slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2018 149,335 miles

movement front track control arm bushes

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Pass 27 May 2017 145,337 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 139,329 miles

nearside outer cv boot seaping

rear brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2015 133,933 miles

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

small engine oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 121,679 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 84,707 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,458 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 63,697 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 50,790 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,430 miles

freeplay o/s/r top suspension arm

front brake discs worn

front brake pads on approx 4mm

front tyres worn 3/5/3 245/40/18 93w bridgestone potenza

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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VO54 XZA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VO54 XZA, 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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VO54 XZA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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