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WA54 RXR

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

143,083 mi
Last recorded143,083 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 RXR
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 143,083 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 135,585 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 132,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front headlight lenses deteriorated

engine management light on

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 127,700 miles

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

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

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

engine has an oil leak

engine light on dash

Pass 31 Dec 2013 121,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f inner position light inoperative

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

Rear brake pad wear sensor not fitted

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Dec 2013 120,519 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management light on

O/s/f inner position light inoperative

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

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

Rear brake pad warning sensor not fitted

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 100,328 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

restraint systems faulty

Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,856 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 95,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 83,700 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,625 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 69,159 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 62,036 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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WA54 RXR is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WA54 RXR, 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 WA54 RXR registered?

WA54 RXR is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 November 2004.

Is WA54 RXR safe to buy?

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