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WN54 WTJ

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,697 mi
Last recorded68,697 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN54 WTJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,697 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 64,293 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,157 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges/perished&cracked with age.

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

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

alternator belt perished.

n/s/f & o/s/f anti roll bar links have a slight leak of grease.

o/s/f tyre has cuts in tread/tyre perished&cracked with age.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,571 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 52,106 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,294 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 42,766 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,339 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 28,057 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2007 28,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 WTJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WN54 WTJ, 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 WN54 WTJ registered?

WN54 WTJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 October 2004.

Is WN54 WTJ safe to buy?

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