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DM54 HMM

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

198,100 mi
Last recorded198,100 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM54 HMM
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 198,100 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from differential

Fail 29 May 2020 198,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear slight oil leak from differential

Pass 12 Jan 2019 188,366 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

no acceleration detected

Pass 20 Dec 2017 175,409 miles

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

emission clean

under tray fitted cannot checked all parts

Pass 16 Jan 2017 168,528 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 168,528 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 164,804 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 156,328 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rust on both front brake pipes & front to rear pipe

Fail 19 Dec 2014 156,321 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)

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

Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

rust on both front brake pipes & front to rear pipe

Pass 12 Dec 2013 148,933 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 136,063 miles

Oil leak

front pads worn

nsf brake pipe rusty

osr brake pipe rusty

play in osf steering rackend

Pass 21 Dec 2011 120,384 miles

brake light illuminated

movement in osf rackend

nsr lower rose b ush worn

Pass 12 Nov 2010 103,893 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edges

movement in nsr lower rose bush

rear brake pads worn to limit

spare wheel missing

Fail 10 Nov 2010 103,893 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer edges

movement in nsr lower rose bush

rear brake pads worn to limit

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 103,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 89,493 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,792 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2007 53,948 miles

Airbag warning light is on at time of test

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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DM54 HMM is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DM54 HMM, 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 DM54 HMM registered?

DM54 HMM is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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