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WR54 BHL

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

239,147 mi
Last recorded239,147 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 BHL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 239,147 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2026 239,138 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to vehicle over heating risk of damage (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner to rack

Pass 30 Apr 2025 232,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 230,355 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 220,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 199,816 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 170,666 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 143,345 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 130,438 miles

tyre pressure warning light on.

Pass 8 Sep 2018 116,119 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 116,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,579 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 98,559 miles

Oil leak serious

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,575 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,076 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 15 Nov 2014 90,076 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2013 78,321 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 69,075 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Oct 2012 69,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2011 59,961 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 51,039 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 51,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 42,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Oct 2009 42,241 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Oct 2008 34,859 miles

Front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,816 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Oct 2007 27,816 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

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 BHL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BHL, 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 BHL registered?

WR54 BHL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2004.

Is WR54 BHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR54 BHL shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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