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WR54 WNX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

343,874 mi
Last recorded343,874 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR54 WNX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 343,874 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various place (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 343,874 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear various place (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 332,847 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 326,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield damaged

Fail 8 Nov 2016 326,101 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above tank (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

exhaust heat shield damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2015 304,228 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 293,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 279,483 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 279,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 164,268 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 153,636 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 145,502 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 134,355 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 118,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 83,285 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 WNX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR54 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

WR54 WNX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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