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BK04 HVL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,347 mi
Last recorded100,347 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK04 HVL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 100,347 miles

Engine cover / under trays fitted time of test.

Nearside Front Condensation in headlight weak beam pattern.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inside bonnet to abs modulator could be better routed.

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 95,409 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 94,694 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,481 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,271 miles

both front to rear and offside front brake pipes poorly made, routed and supported

both front tyres worn very close to limit and almost bold on edges

both rear tyres worn to limit

front brake application slightly uneven

front brakes squeel when applied

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 21 Sep 2015 85,271 miles

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

both front to rear and offside front brake pipes poorly made, routed and supported

both front tyres worn very close to limit and almost bold on edges

both rear tyres worn to limit

front brake application slightly uneven

front brakes squeel when applied

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 81,264 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 73,672 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 73,672 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,813 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 58,797 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 53,087 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front outer sidelamp not working.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 53,087 miles

Offside front outer sidelamp not working.

Pass 20 Jan 2009 47,416 miles

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

brake pad lamp on

Pass 13 Nov 2007 40,683 miles

slight knocking from columb area.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 40,673 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front and rear brake pads approx 90% worn.

slight knocking noise from columb area.

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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BK04 HVL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 BK04 HVL, 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 BK04 HVL registered?

BK04 HVL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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