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EG04 HVZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,968 mi
Last recorded126,968 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 HVZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 126,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 May 2019 126,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter twisted

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,483 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 120,483 miles

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

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

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 11 May 2017 101,460 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 95,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 84,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 84,899 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 64,785 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 59,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2013 59,087 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 53,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 50,320 miles

rear booth damaged

Pass 7 May 2010 46,050 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 40,988 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 May 2008 30,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 30,817 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 28,922 miles

offsie and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges but still within legal limit

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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EG04 HVZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EG04 HVZ, 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 EG04 HVZ registered?

EG04 HVZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 July 2004.

Is EG04 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 HVZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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