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WG54 DSO

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,082 mi
Last recorded129,082 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 DSO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 129,082 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2020 129,082 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,361 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 90,186 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlight outer halo in op

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock casing damp

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

Offside mirror glass delimited

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

long hand brake travel

rear exhaust shield covering hand brake cables

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2018 90,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside headlight outer halo in op

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front shock casing damp

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

Offside mirror glass delimited

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

long hand brake travel

rear exhaust shield covering hand brake cables

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 90,119 miles

Emissions not tested due to visible smoke from the dpf (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 79,011 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2017 78,919 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

White smoke emitted from exhaust on emissions test

Fail 12 Apr 2017 78,907 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine cover fitted under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,695 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 77,695 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 75,352 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 75,348 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 73,191 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 13 Mar 2014 73,191 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil level low.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 68,352 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,957 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 62,961 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 57,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,717 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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WG54 DSO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG54 DSO, 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 WG54 DSO registered?

WG54 DSO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is WG54 DSO safe to buy?

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