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FHZ 9087

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

331,430 mi
Last recorded331,430 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFHZ 9087
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 331,430 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 197,590 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 184,687 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 276,009 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE FURTHER ATTENTION ADVISED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN LINE FURTHER ATTENTION ADVISED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Fail 28 Aug 2015 171,468 miles

Offside Front Upper 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAINLINE FURTHER ATTENTION ADVISED (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN LINE FURTHER ATTENTION ADVISED (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Aug 2014 251,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2014 251,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 148,218 miles

o/s inner side light not working

Pass 11 Aug 2012 142,306 miles

dual mass flywheel judder felt

nearside front tyre worn low close to indicators 225/50/17 RFT

nearside rear tyre worn low close to indicators

offside front shock absorber weak

offside front steering arm inner joint play

offside rear tyre worn low close to indicators

oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2012 142,306 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)

dual mass flywheel judder felt

nearside front tyre worn low close to indicators 225/50/17 RFT

nearside rear tyre worn low close to indicators

offside front shock absorber weak

offside front steering arm inner joint play

offside rear tyre worn low close to indicators

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2011 134,162 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 143,385 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 105,355 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,354 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside windscreen lightly scratch

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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FHZ 9087 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FHZ 9087, 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 FHZ 9087 registered?

FHZ 9087 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 December 2004.

Is FHZ 9087 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FHZ 9087 shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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