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WM54 KKD

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

174,310 mi
Last recorded174,310 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM54 KKD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 174,310 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 174,242 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 157,402 miles

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

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

advanced wear evident in steering column

Pass 12 Sep 2013 140,419 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Sep 2012 126,431 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2012 126,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 114,923 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)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 104,924 miles

all under panels in place

rear wish bone bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 85,136 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)

all under panels in place

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

n/s/r wishbone front bvush deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2008 67,111 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all under panels in place

rear tyres 3mm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 44,226 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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WM54 KKD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WM54 KKD, 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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WM54 KKD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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