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WP04 PKC

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,788 mi
Last recorded175,788 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP04 PKC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2017 175,788 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 166,485 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 166,485 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 155,439 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 17 Aug 2015 155,439 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 3 Sep 2014 143,790 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 143,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 130,952 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 130,932 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 120,102 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside steering slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 11 Aug 2010 88,641 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 88,613 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,769 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 49,425 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WP04 PKC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PKC, 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

How do I check the history of WP04 PKC?

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What year was WP04 PKC registered?

WP04 PKC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is WP04 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP04 PKC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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