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WN54 TKY

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

140,559 mi
Last recorded140,559 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 TKY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 140,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Full Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 140,466 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated 'Donut' bush (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Full Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 134,979 miles

Full Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Oversills fitted not allowing inspection of sill panels

Fail 29 Apr 2022 134,979 miles

Full Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oversills fitted not allowing inspection of sill panels

Pass 10 May 2021 129,258 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake applications slightly uneven.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 May 2021 129,258 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front brake applications slightly uneven.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 125,749 miles

Full Length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Fail 9 Oct 2020 125,749 miles

Full Length under trays fitted restricting inspection

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 115,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/ZRF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 115,955 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/ZRF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,553 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 105,497 miles

Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,783 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 89,783 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,906 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 78,906 miles

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint stabilizer bar (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 68,744 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,744 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 61,691 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 58,326 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 55,919 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 51,345 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,764 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 32,384 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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WN54 TKY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WN54 TKY, 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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WN54 TKY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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