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WN04 CBX

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

169,098 mi
Last recorded169,098 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 CBX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 169,098 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 163,903 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 158,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 149,587 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 139,951 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 139,951 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 128,103 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 119,134 miles

metal brake pipe to nearside rear brake hose is corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,062 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 97,893 miles

blue tint at front sidelights

Pass 20 Apr 2011 80,024 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)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,634 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 56,358 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,573 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 34,434 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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WN04 CBX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WN04 CBX, 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 WN04 CBX registered?

WN04 CBX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 19 April 2004.

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