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VU54 NUY

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

178,246 mi
Last recorded178,246 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU54 NUY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 178,246 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 145,105 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 145,105 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 135,401 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 129,169 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 124,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 118,477 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 111,932 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 105,803 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 101,095 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 96,104 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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VU54 NUY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VU54 NUY, 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

How do I check the history of VU54 NUY?

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What year was VU54 NUY registered?

VU54 NUY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 September 2004.

Is VU54 NUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU54 NUY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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