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WK54 HCP

2004 BMW 525

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,020 mi
Last recorded166,020 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 HCP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 166,020 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS .....

Fail 11 Sep 2021 166,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

BOTH HEADLAMP LENS .....

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED ......

Offside Rear BRAKE HOSE ...............

Pass 15 Aug 2020 160,471 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly faded both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears slight wear inner edges , perishing and cracks to the sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 16 May 2019 156,642 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Windscreen marked

Pass 23 May 2018 153,887 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 153,838 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 May 2017 150,606 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 May 2017 15,067 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 147,686 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 147,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

tyre pressure monitor indicates a puncture

Pass 11 Jun 2015 144,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jun 2015 144,313 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2014 141,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2013 135,300 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 130,012 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 130,012 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 117,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 97,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 91,266 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 87,744 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 74,728 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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WK54 HCP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK54 HCP, 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 WK54 HCP registered?

WK54 HCP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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