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HN54 CXL

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,552 mi
Last recorded150,552 miles
Recorded on7 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 CXL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2022 150,552 miles

BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES ARE DETERIORATED

CRACK IN N/S EDGE OF FRONT SCREEN

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 146,787 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F and O/S/F (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 142,026 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre tread low and badly perished

Fail 4 May 2018 142,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake pads appear low

nearside front tyre tread low and badly perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 138,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 131,052 miles

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

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Fail 19 Jan 2016 131,052 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

nearside parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 12 May 2015 120,292 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 104,269 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 90,440 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2012 86,083 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 81,857 miles

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

Rear number plate poor

Fail 27 Apr 2011 81,836 miles

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

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

Rear number plate poor

Pass 10 Mar 2010 69,658 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 69,569 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 65,095 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 65,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 51,715 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 51,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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HN54 CXL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HN54 CXL, 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 HN54 CXL registered?

HN54 CXL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is HN54 CXL safe to buy?

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