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SM54 WNN

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

209,564 mi
Last recorded209,564 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 WNN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 209,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

engine tray & underbody tray fitted

presented in wet condition

Fail 13 May 2023 209,564 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

engine tray & underbody tray fitted

presented in wet condition

Pass 30 Apr 2022 194,110 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

engine and underbody trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2021 186,452 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2021 186,452 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2020 182,760 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

TPMS light on

Fail 30 Apr 2020 182,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 8 Jan 2019 172,017 miles

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

O/s mirror slightly damaged

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 238,522 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 238,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bumper and bonnet damaged

Pass 16 Jan 2017 135,955 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper spring missing

Pass 21 Jan 2016 123,050 miles

Front front tyres starting to wear on edges

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 114,127 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 114,127 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 106,021 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2012 91,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2012 91,405 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/fromt inner park light bulb inoperative

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,517 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 55,257 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 16 Nov 2010 55,135 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Nov 2009 49,546 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 44,378 miles

both front discs slightly lipped inner outer surfaces

front pads low

small oil leak from engine

Pass 12 Nov 2007 34,797 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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SM54 WNN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 SM54 WNN, 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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SM54 WNN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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