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CP53 WNT

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 WNT
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026

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

Fail 8 May 2026

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 16 May 2025

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 86,649 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 82,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 78,022 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material font to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 74,467 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 71,960 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 70,496 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,310 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 65,031 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 64,987 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 62,216 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 59,696 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 57,073 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 55,209 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 51,361 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 45,831 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 45,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,454 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009
Pass 21 Jan 2008 24,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 17,935 miles

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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CP53 WNT is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CP53 WNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CP53 WNT registered?

CP53 WNT is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is CP53 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP53 WNT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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