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VX54 VTO

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,127 mi
Last recorded166,127 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 VTO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 166,127 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 166,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 162,470 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 162,356 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2016 150,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2016 150,322 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Nov 2015 142,435 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Nov 2014 136,264 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 125,054 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 116,748 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 100,625 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 93,869 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 86,259 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 21 Aug 2009 703,020 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 59,495 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 47,208 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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VX54 VTO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VX54 VTO, 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 VX54 VTO registered?

VX54 VTO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 December 2004.

Is VX54 VTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX54 VTO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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