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T3 LWR

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

145,715 mi
Last recorded145,715 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT3 LWR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 145,715 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 145,707 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 138,487 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 131,083 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 122,964 miles

Offside Front tyre cuts to inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded outer fascia

Fail 29 Nov 2021 122,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre cuts to inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded outer fascia

Pass 18 Nov 2020 112,602 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 101,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 101,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,844 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 10MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 235/45/17W

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Rear DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

Fail 20 Oct 2017 94,844 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance AND SHOWING WHITE LIGHT (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' 10MM CHIP (8.3.1d)

Offside Front TYRE WORN INNER EDGE 235/45/17W

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD (2.4.G.2)

Rear DIFF PINION OIL SEAL LEAKING

Pass 29 Oct 2016 91,259 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear air springs perished

diff pinion seal leaking

Pass 28 Oct 2015 83,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 77,437 miles

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

Rear axle has oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2013 72,004 miles

offside front and rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

signs of wear on both the front brake discs

slight damage to the offside indicator wing repeater

Fail 18 Oct 2013 72,004 miles

Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside front and rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

signs of wear on both the front brake discs

slight damage to the offside indicator wing repeater

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 60,657 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 54,133 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 46,749 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,749 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 41,506 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 32,456 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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T3 LWR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 T3 LWR, 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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What year was T3 LWR registered?

T3 LWR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is T3 LWR safe to buy?

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