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WG04 UDB

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,596 mi
Last recorded237,596 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 UDB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 237,596 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 222,741 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 222,735 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 201,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel at lever (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 197,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 187,953 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 178,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 162,296 miles

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 162,270 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 152,630 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 222,415 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 222,415 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 115,321 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2010 115,321 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 105,226 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 91,102 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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WG04 UDB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WG04 UDB, 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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WG04 UDB is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2004.

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