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DY54 HVH

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,561 mi
Last recorded163,561 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 HVH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 163,561 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning fronts (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Aug 2024 159,938 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024 159,938 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 158,370 miles

Nearside headlamp cloudy.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 157,631 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 155,453 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 153,200 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 149,741 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,586 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 145,586 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 138,629 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,027 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 118,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 99,906 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 83,097 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 71,418 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 51,393 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 36,156 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 33,461 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 25,865 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 18,041 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 17,935 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 17,594 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 17,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DY54 HVH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DY54 HVH, 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 DY54 HVH registered?

DY54 HVH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 23 September 2004.

Is DY54 HVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY54 HVH shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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