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WR04 LSK

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

204,200 mi
Last recorded204,200 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 LSK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2023 204,200 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

under body has cover / tray fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2022 201,852 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

under body has cover /tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2022 201,852 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Road wheel fixing missing 1 from all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

under body has cover /tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 194,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 186,198 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 176,815 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 171,577 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 166,789 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 160,978 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 148,961 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 141,198 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 132,899 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 122,609 miles

front and back discs worn

Pass 17 Jul 2010 114,975 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 104,206 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 78,681 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 78,420 miles

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

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

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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WR04 LSK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WR04 LSK, 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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What year was WR04 LSK registered?

WR04 LSK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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