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CF53PPV
2004 BMW 525
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
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- Registration CF53PPV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expired 20 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
14
Passes
7
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 200,888 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust heatshield insecure
- engine mounts deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres on 1.6mm now advise changing very soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 1.6mm now advise changing very soon (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre section (3.2 (a) (i))
12 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 196,640 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
7 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 196,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 190,610 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 190,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 181,346 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 176,843 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
4 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 166,051 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 155,865 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
31 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 155,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 145,090 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 145,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
7 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 133,533 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 124,436 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
9 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 113,200 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2012 20 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 113,200 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 102,115 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 102,115 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
11 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 92,049 MI
Expiry date: 10 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 82,476 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2009 20 Jun 202612 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 72,003 MI
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CF53PPV was registered on 2004-01-29
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