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WJ04 DVX

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,507 mi
Last recorded177,507 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 DVX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 177,507 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 99,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.82mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 159,451 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 87,151 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 80,170 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,045 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 63,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 61,663 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 54,848 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 50,651 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 50,651 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 45,298 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 39,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 31,666 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,518 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 21,330 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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WJ04 DVX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DVX, 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

How do I check the history of WJ04 DVX?

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What year was WJ04 DVX registered?

WJ04 DVX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is WJ04 DVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 DVX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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