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WM04 VFG

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,689 mi
Last recorded178,689 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 VFG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 178,689 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 175,925 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 171,878 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 165,260 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 165,260 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 159,197 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 154,291 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2012 144,975 miles

emissions clean - not registering

windscreen

Pass 28 Jul 2011 138,550 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 129,695 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 181,931 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 107,497 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 107,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 76,434 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,434 miles

nearside rear tyre 2.8mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

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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WM04 VFG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WM04 VFG, 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 WM04 VFG registered?

WM04 VFG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is WM04 VFG safe to buy?

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