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WA54 SXX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,877 mi
Last recorded162,877 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA54 SXX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 162,877 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 144,320 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 124,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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 23 Jan 2012 100,439 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2011 74,838 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 70,862 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 70,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 56,456 miles

a.slightly worn wheel bearing ? or noise from n/s/f brake

Fail 24 Sep 2008 56,456 miles

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

a.slightly worn wheel bearing ? or noise from n/s/f brake

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,841 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,635 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 SXX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 WA54 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

WA54 SXX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is WA54 SXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA54 SXX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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