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WR54 BHE

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,644 mi
Last recorded199,644 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 BHE
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 199,644 miles

BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE ROUTED INCORRECTLY, COULD CAUSE FOULING OF BRAKE FLEXI HOSE

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2016 199,212 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2015 193,440 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2014 178,769 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 156,591 miles

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

bulb failure came on onace for o/s parking light bulb

Pass 20 Aug 2013 156,591 miles

bulb failure came on onace for o/s parking light bulb

Pass 3 Jul 2012 130,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 104,446 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 99,433 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 99,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 89,473 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 70,100 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 70,098 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,073 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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WR54 BHE is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WR54 BHE, 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 WR54 BHE registered?

WR54 BHE is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 October 2004.

Is WR54 BHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 BHE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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