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WG54 WBP

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

251,978 mi
Last recorded251,978 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 251,978 miles

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))

Fail 8 Mar 2026 251,949 miles

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 245,287 miles

Front Both front wheel balance weights fouling on T.R.E

Fail 7 Mar 2025 245,267 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 236,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2024 236,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 226,583 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 217,115 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 209,525 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 199,040 miles

Handbrake travel is starting to get high

Pass 8 Jan 2019 193,470 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 185,066 miles

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)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 184,899 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 170,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 165,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 158,471 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 158,471 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 146,104 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2014 146,004 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 132,138 miles

nearside front wheel bearing starting to get noisey

Pass 19 Jan 2012 122,441 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 115,374 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 105,135 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 91,602 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,828 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 66,251 miles

FRONT DISCS WEARING VERY THIN ON INNER SIDES

O/S FRONT INNER BRAKE PAD WEARING LOW

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WG54 WBP registered?

WG54 WBP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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