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WBR 8

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,260 mi
Last recorded51,260 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWBR 8
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 51,260 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 50,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2023 50,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Oct 2022 50,039 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 49,758 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 48,262 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 45,911 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 43,867 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 41,988 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 39,987 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,629 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,055 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 35,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,666 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 27,427 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 24,050 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,303 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 18,792 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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WBR 8 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WBR 8, 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

How do I check the history of WBR 8?

You can check the full history of WBR 8 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WBR 8 registered?

WBR 8 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 5 April 2004.

Is WBR 8 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WBR 8 shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WBR 8 have outstanding finance?

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