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WF54 LVA

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

162,058 mi
Last recorded162,058 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 LVA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 162,058 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 162,054 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2020 151,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened and off side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 143,355 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 135,879 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted n/s and o/s (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear grease around c.v joint area but c.v boot is not leaking

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

Offside Rear grease around c.v joint area but c.v boot is not leaking

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 135,869 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both front wheels (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort parking brake both rear wheels (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Nearside Rear grease around c.v joint area but c.v boot is not leaking

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

Offside Rear grease around c.v joint area but c.v boot is not leaking

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 124,420 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 122,964 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hub bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 116,278 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Oct 2014 107,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 101,219 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 95,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 95,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,801 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 73,398 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,306 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 60,433 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,929 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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WF54 LVA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF54 LVA, 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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WF54 LVA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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