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C7 HBY

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

224,361 mi
Last recorded224,361 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 HBY
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 224,361 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 211,990 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 194,835 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 189,461 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2023 189,450 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system marked yellow (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust heatshields insecure on rear

undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2022 186,277 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel lines corroded

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust covers splitting

rear subframe washers rusty

Pass 19 Jan 2021 185,362 miles

car dirty underneath

o/s/f anti roll bar link dust cover splitting

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 14 Jan 2021 185,362 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded all rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

car dirty underneath

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 5 Feb 2020 184,137 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit

slight play n/s/r lower suspension joint

Pass 6 Feb 2019 181,535 miles

brake ferrules slightly corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Fail 6 Feb 2019 181,535 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

brake ferrules slightly corroded

rear subframe mounting bushes worn

Pass 6 Feb 2018 170,766 miles

car a bit dirty underneath

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2017 161,708 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 161,708 miles

Nearside 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)

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

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Pass 22 Jan 2016 152,422 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 140,928 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 Jan 2014 131,739 miles

all tyres wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2013 123,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 114,800 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 13 Jan 2012 114,800 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 21 Jan 2011 104,922 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 104,922 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 94,227 miles

brake system warning light on

Pass 23 Jan 2009 86,213 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 59,200 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 47,733 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 47,729 miles

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

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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C7 HBY is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 C7 HBY, 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 C7 HBY registered?

C7 HBY is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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