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BT54 WSV

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

370,384 mi
Last recorded370,384 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 WSV
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 370,384 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 365,759 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 365,743 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 365,332 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 339,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 May 2018 315,126 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 26 May 2017 291,524 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 291,524 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2016 267,398 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 2 Jun 2015 248,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 22 May 2014 229,193 miles

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

EMISSION CLEAR

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

Fail 22 May 2014 229,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN GREASE

EMISSION CLEAR

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 212,182 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

long travel handbrake

low effiency o/s rear handbrake

slight play n/s o/s front suspension lower arm stab-bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 1 Jun 2012 193,469 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

long travel handbrake

o/s front tyre uneven tyre wear

slight noise from engine d-belt

slight play n/s o/s front anti-roll bar inner D- bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Fail 1 Jun 2012 193,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

long travel handbrake

o/s front tyre uneven tyre wear

slight noise from engine d-belt

slight play n/s o/s front anti-roll bar inner D- bushes

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 3 Jun 2011 174,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s o/s front discs becoming excessively worn/lipped

slight smearing wiper blades

Fail 3 Jun 2011 174,340 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s o/s front discs becoming excessively worn/lipped

slight smearing wiper blades

Pass 3 Jun 2010 152,227 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s o/s front wipers slightly smearing

slight chip to windscreen

slight play o/s rear lower suspension arm outer ball joint

slight play o/s steering rack inner tie rod end

Pass 3 Jun 2009 127,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 104,572 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 76,677 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s and n/s rear tyres on limits

Pass 4 Jun 2007 76,677 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres on limits

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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BT54 WSV is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BT54 WSV, 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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BT54 WSV is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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