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ML54VMU
2004 BMW 525
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
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- Registration ML54VMU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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87 Total Defects Recorded
1 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 149,975 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all in a poor condition and outer has slight play not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of component's
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush in a poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and n/s/r brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near both rear bolts mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
14 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,037 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023 19 Jun 202621 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 136,658 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover undertrays
- Coil spring corroded nsf/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 136,658 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine cover undertrays
- Coil spring corroded nsf/osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,603 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,100 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 corners (1.1.11 (c))
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,417 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 corners greased (3.6.B.2c)
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 125,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rose bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near tank (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all 4 corners greased (3.6.B.2c)
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,169 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corners (3.6.B.2c)
3 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 124,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded all four corners (3.6.B.2c)
1 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,048 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 121,571 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,564 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,097 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 114,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 111,223 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
27 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 95,158 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011 19 Jun 202622 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,813 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2010 19 Jun 202623 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,684 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2009 19 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,047 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2008 19 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,047 MI
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ML54VMU was registered on 2004-10-28
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