MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine bay covers and under body trays fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower rear (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre is low on the inner edge of tread
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
engine bay covers and under body trays fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear all four (3.5.1i)
under tray fited
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/r tyre worn bald on inner edge
tyre pressure warning light on
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)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
N/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S/F LOWER ARM BUSHIES ARE WORN
front o/s n/s tyres wearing thin
inner front rear /discs rusty being standing
window screen washersd not working
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 Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Airbag light on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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WP04 CLY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 WP04 CLY, 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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WP04 CLY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 4 June 2004.
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