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ST54 DWW

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,535 mi
Last recorded108,535 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 DWW
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 108,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 107,382 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,751 miles

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

alll brake pipes corroded

both rear cv boots leaking

Fail 12 Apr 2017 104,743 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing stock (5.1.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

both rear cv boots leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,274 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,087 miles

Grease present around NSR outer CV boot but no visible daamge to boot

Grease present around OSR outer CV boot but no visible damage

NSF tyre worn on edges

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak present around transmission

Rear centre seat belt buckle not available at time of test

protective trays fitted to underside of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2013

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 92,457 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 29 Nov 2011 80,810 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 80,810 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 72,177 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 64,904 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 54,101 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 54,101 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 41,474 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2007 40,360 miles

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

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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ST54 DWW is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 ST54 DWW, 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 ST54 DWW registered?

ST54 DWW is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 October 2004.

Is ST54 DWW safe to buy?

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