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WM04 XLG

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,941 mi
Last recorded129,941 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM04 XLG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 129,941 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 122,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

both h/lamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 Oct 2015 115,381 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner steering arm slight play

dpf sensor insecure

fumes around exhaust manifold area

Pass 17 Oct 2014 108,753 miles

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

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

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Fail 14 Oct 2014 108,752 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,555 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Oct 2013 104,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wear to inner edge of o/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 99,988 miles

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

n/s/r tyre 2mm

oily on bottom of engine undertray

slight smell of exhaust fumes under bonnet

Pass 16 Sep 2011 94,288 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 89,254 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 78,253 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 68,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,475 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 56,844 miles

Knocking from steering colume when turning lock to lock.

Rear brake pads look low,moreso on inner brake pads.

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 XLG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XLG, 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 WM04 XLG registered?

WM04 XLG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 July 2004.

Is WM04 XLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM04 XLG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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