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FR04 HPZ

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

201,808 mi
Last recorded201,808 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 HPZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 201,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 182,208 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2018 177,717 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2017 170,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 169,940 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 154,204 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint outer ball joint very slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 144,943 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 141,856 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2013 137,780 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 132,521 miles

Both rear tyres splitting/ cracking

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside rear suspension arm bush deteriorating

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

Signs of oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2011 127,984 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 110,873 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit.

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 110,873 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges close to legal limit.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,240 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 60,082 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 45,887 miles

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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FR04 HPZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FR04 HPZ, 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 FR04 HPZ registered?

FR04 HPZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is FR04 HPZ safe to buy?

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