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H1 CWU

2004 BMW 525

Grey Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,746 mi
Last recorded159,746 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH1 CWU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2015 159,746 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 150,460 miles

engine light on

Pass 20 Sep 2012 138,887 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 138,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 129,219 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 125,102 miles

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

Wiper blades smear

Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,417 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 105,396 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,577 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 87,374 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2007 65,719 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 65,719 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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H1 CWU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 101,069 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 H1 CWU, 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 H1 CWU registered?

H1 CWU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is H1 CWU safe to buy?

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