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OV54WLP
2004 BMW 525
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
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- Registration OV54WLP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 04 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
19
Passes
3
Failures
86.36%
Pass Rate
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90 Total Defects Recorded
17 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 209,002 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both Front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both Rear (4.2.3 (c))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
- Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
21 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 203,421 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue build up (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
22 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 197,362 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive Oil Residue build up (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 189,924 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Both rear tyres have uneven wear
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive oil residue build up (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 183,243 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.
- 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))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and Rear (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 174,601 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush worn (both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
4 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,310 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- under-trays fitted.
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
5 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 161,317 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F/ O/S/F/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STERRING ARMS
- UNDER TRAY FITTED
- REAR SUBFRAME CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED / TAMPERED INSP
- FRONT BUMPER / SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / FRONT GRILL MISSING
30 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 161,317 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- FRONT BUMPER / SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / FRONT GRILL MISSING
- UNDER TRAY FITTED
- REAR SUBFRAME CHASSIS SLIGHTLY CORRODED / TAMPERED INSP
- N/S/F/ O/S/F/ SLIGHT PLAY IN STERRING ARMS
- BOTH REAR BRAKE DISC SLIGHTLY PITTED
19 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 156,530 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- fronmt bumper damaged
20 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,778 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- undertrays fitted
- undertrays fitted
14 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,547 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray fitted
15 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,779 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2015 30 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 117,403 MI
Expiry date: 15 Oct 2014 30 Jun 202615 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 93,256 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2013 30 Jun 202616 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 83,619 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,072 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2012 30 Jun 202623 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 75,072 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Dangerous
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
21 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 60,664 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2011 30 Jun 202621 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 60,631 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
5 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,822 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2010 30 Jun 20263 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,874 MI
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OV54WLP was registered on 2004-12-08
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