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WD04 TUH

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

70,173 mi
Last recorded70,173 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD04 TUH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 70,173 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 66,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 59,324 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2021 59,324 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,902 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 58,071 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 58,071 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 51,784 miles

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 1 Feb 2017 51,206 miles

advise under trays fitted time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2016 50,336 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,562 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 49,554 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 48,181 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 48,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 46,207 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 43,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,220 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 32,958 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2009 28,330 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from rear axle

Fail 5 Feb 2009 28,316 miles

Nearside Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

oil leak from rear axle

Pass 7 Feb 2008 22,004 miles

advise rear tyres feathering on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2007 16,139 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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WD04 TUH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WD04 TUH, 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 WD04 TUH registered?

WD04 TUH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is WD04 TUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD04 TUH shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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