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HT04 WCW

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

155,815 mi
Last recorded155,815 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 WCW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 155,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 147,144 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 141,137 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 138,153 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 138,151 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 9 Sep 2020 133,122 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 123,599 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 115,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 107,160 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin inner (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 97,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 88,635 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 82,266 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak from osr diff oil seal

slight play in front suspension arm bush/s

slight play in osr lower arm bush/pin

Fail 9 Jul 2014 82,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight leak from osr diff oil seal

slight play in front suspension arm bush/s

slight play in osr lower arm bush/pin

Pass 26 Jun 2013 76,014 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 76,014 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 70,599 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 23 May 2011 62,520 miles

osf & nsr tyres worn to tread markers

Pass 21 Jun 2010 56,417 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 56,417 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 49,813 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 41,931 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,770 miles

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

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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HT04 WCW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HT04 WCW, 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 HT04 WCW registered?

HT04 WCW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is HT04 WCW safe to buy?

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