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BF54 HYN

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,661 mi
Last recorded136,661 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 HYN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 133,666 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 129,092 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 126,235 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 126,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 121,956 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 117,299 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 117,295 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 112,012 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 105,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 98,892 miles

Nearside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2016 91,342 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 91,342 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 82,524 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 74,429 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 72,293 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,939 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 66,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 16 Aug 2010 65,087 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight wear and signs of of surface corrosion on both the front brake discs

Pass 14 Apr 2009 62,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,756 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 54,669 miles

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

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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BF54 HYN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BF54 HYN, 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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BF54 HYN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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