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WR04 THK

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,482 mi
Last recorded104,482 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 THK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 104,482 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 102,032 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 100,180 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 98,594 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 96,646 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 92,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 91,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 90,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2019 90,158 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 245/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 86,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 72,262 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 62,799 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 56,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 51,487 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 46,243 miles

Front discs corroded on edges

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

Nearside rear tyre on wear bars

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

Offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Fail 16 May 2013 46,243 miles

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

Front discs corroded on edges

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

Nearside rear tyre on wear bars

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

Offside rear tyre close to wear bars

Pass 8 Mar 2012 38,941 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 31,669 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 26,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 21,842 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 17,644 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,678 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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WR04 THK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WR04 THK, 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 THK registered?

WR04 THK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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