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WP54 XEX

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,308 mi
Last recorded131,308 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP54 XEX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 131,308 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,586 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 119,065 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 111,621 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2020 111,615 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 106,220 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 99,498 miles

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))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 94,825 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,540 miles

Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 91,539 miles

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)

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

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

Air suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 86,750 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 81,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 81,106 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 76,969 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 70,257 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 62,506 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,896 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,200 miles

REAR OFFSIDE DRIVE SHAFT OUTER RUBBER GAITER LEAKING GREASE SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Sep 2007 43,445 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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WP54 XEX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WP54 XEX, 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 WP54 XEX registered?

WP54 XEX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 December 2004.

Is WP54 XEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP54 XEX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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