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WV04 WVP

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

261,162 mi
Last recorded261,162 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 WVP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 261,162 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 261,159 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn very thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working outer (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing bumper (1.5.1a)

Pass 3 May 2014 156,192 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 150,962 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 126,545 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 126,530 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 114,883 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 100,347 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

pad warning indicator on but pads appear to be ok

Fail 2 Apr 2010 100,218 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

pad warning indicator on but pads appear to be ok

Fail 23 Mar 2009 74,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs appear to be very worn?recommend full inspection

front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 23 Mar 2009 74,985 miles

front brake discs appear to be very worn?recommend full inspection

front tyres showing wear on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,548 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,215 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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WV04 WVP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV04 WVP, 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 WV04 WVP registered?

WV04 WVP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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