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WJ04 DVB

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

151,266 mi
Last recorded151,266 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 DVB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 151,266 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 151,266 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing reciever missing/ not present (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2021 147,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 140,334 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 126,070 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 118,551 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 118,551 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 109,739 miles

diff leak , bonnet stay stiff

Pass 4 Dec 2015 101,635 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 101,634 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tyre monitoring on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 93,701 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 86,158 miles

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

o/s rear brake pipe rusting bad

Pass 31 May 2012 73,848 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2011 64,891 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre

Pass 21 Apr 2010 54,458 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Apr 2009 46,171 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 35,953 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 17,830 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 17,830 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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WJ04 DVB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WJ04 DVB, 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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What year was WJ04 DVB registered?

WJ04 DVB is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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