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WN04 LWU

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,006 mi
Last recorded165,006 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 LWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 165,006 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 156,245 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

near side wing repeater slightly white

Fail 30 May 2017 156,243 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar bushes split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar bushes split (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

near side wing repeater slightly white

Pass 1 Jun 2016 144,503 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 132,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 126,735 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,752 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 97,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 79,706 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 79,706 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 68,735 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 61,546 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 61,546 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 53,300 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 44,945 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 LWU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver 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 WN04 LWU, 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 WN04 LWU registered?

WN04 LWU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is WN04 LWU safe to buy?

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