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VO54 XZD

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,531 mi
Last recorded138,531 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO54 XZD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 138,531 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 150,771 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 144,029 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 143,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 135,044 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

parking brake lever has slight travel.

parking brake needs repair or adjustment.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 131,783 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 125,106 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 125,103 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 120,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 115,872 miles

Both rear tyres perished in treads

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer stop light not working

Nearside rear outer side light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and is perished in treads

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 115,866 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on (5.4.1)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both rear tyres perished in treads

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside outer stop light not working

Nearside rear outer side light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and is perished in treads

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,633 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 101,654 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 97,896 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,896 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 93,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,720 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

h/brake travel high

Pass 17 Aug 2011 71,946 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 71,944 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,964 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Sep 2010 61,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2009 50,383 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,276 miles

n/s/r tyre tread low

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Aug 2007 27,502 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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VO54 XZD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 XZD, 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 VO54 XZD registered?

VO54 XZD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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