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WV54 DGX

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

285,988 mi
Last recorded285,988 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 DGX
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 285,988 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 276,743 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 266,246 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 255,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 255,396 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 244,895 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 244,895 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 233,539 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 217,616 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

middle exhaust pipe is corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2013 203,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 154,069 miles

3x emissions tests performed,zero readings detected each time.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

tyre puncture warning displayed.

Fail 7 May 2011 153,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

3x emissions tests performed,zero readings detected each time.

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

tyre puncture warning displayed.

Pass 23 Apr 2010 130,931 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 116,156 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 116,139 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 108,111 miles

Change tyres ASAP.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 91,106 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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WV54 DGX is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WV54 DGX, 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 WV54 DGX registered?

WV54 DGX is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 14 September 2004.

Is WV54 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV54 DGX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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