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VX54 XCJ

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,229 mi
Last recorded187,229 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX54 XCJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2022 187,229 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2021 178,020 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 178,013 miles

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

Exhaust fumes entering cabin Dpf sensor pipe (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 165,608 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2020 165,606 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 165,596 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 165,562 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 159,204 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 153,332 miles

excess play in offside steering rack inner joint

exhaust emission trigger point not met

slight play at nearside rear hub assembly

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 5 Feb 2014 147,456 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 147,456 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 133,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front fog lights inop.

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2012 123,921 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 113,416 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 98,140 miles

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

o/s rear tyre inner & outer side walls slightly damaged(change soon)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,159 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 61,094 miles

n/s/r seat belt not checked due to baby seat fitted to belt

Fail 14 Sep 2007 61,094 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 XCJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VX54 XCJ, 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 VX54 XCJ registered?

VX54 XCJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2004.

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