MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
under trays fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
under trays fitted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front under tray insecure
oil level high
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front under tray insecure
oil level high
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHZ 9480 is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 9480, 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 FHZ 9480 registered?
FHZ 9480 is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 December 2004.
Is FHZ 9480 safe to buy?
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