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WJ54 URO

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

181,872 mi
Last recorded181,872 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 URO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 181,872 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2018 181,872 miles

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush hub bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 176,159 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 167,506 miles

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear lower suspension rose joint has play

Fail 13 Apr 2016 167,506 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Front oil leak

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear lower suspension rose joint has play

Pass 27 May 2015 157,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 157,142 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 141,752 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 141,752 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 124,033 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2012 92,379 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 48,697 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 44,915 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 44,915 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 36,553 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,586 miles

both rear tyres worn low and worn on edges

front brake pads below half worn and worn more so on nearside front

Pass 24 Sep 2007 19,798 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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WJ54 URO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ54 URO, 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 WJ54 URO registered?

WJ54 URO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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