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WU54 HCY

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

95,864 mi
Last recorded95,864 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 HCY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 95,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2024 85,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,509 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x3 yellow chalked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,463 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 81,186 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Please note tyre pressure warning light showing on dash.

Pass 16 Sep 2020 76,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 71,782 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 68,399 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 67,366 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,629 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 65,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 64,449 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 62,830 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 60,979 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 58,264 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 54,834 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 51,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 46,982 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,649 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,703 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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WU54 HCY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 WU54 HCY, 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 WU54 HCY registered?

WU54 HCY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is WU54 HCY safe to buy?

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