MOT Status
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Both front wheel balance weights fouling on T.R.E
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Both front wheel balance weights fouling on T.R.E
Offside Rear Park brake low effort
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes corroded in fuel tank area (also slight corrosion in various places) (1.1.11 (c))
Handbrake lever ratchet mechanism becoming faulty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material /both main front to rear lines, by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Vehicle ID label missing, no plated emissions limits or axle weights available
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Handbrake travel is starting to get high
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer brake face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer brake face corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer bulb not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Plastic sill covers fitted offside & nearside obscuring testable areas on both outer sills.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs wearing thin.
Sill covers fitted offside & nearside,unable to fully inspect both outer sills.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front brake discs wearing thin.
Sill covers fitted offside & nearside,unable to fully inspect both outer sills.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside front wheel bearing starting to get noisey
FRONT DISCS WEARING VERY THIN ON INNER SIDES
O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD WEARING LOW
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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WG54 WBP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 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 WG54 WBP, 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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WG54 WBP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.
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