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HN54 LKJ

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

205,513 mi
Last recorded205,513 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 LKJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 205,513 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 192,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front tor rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 175,850 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside front level sensor linkage broken

Pass 11 Nov 2021 172,412 miles

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

front number plate is slightly worn

Pass 9 Nov 2020 163,889 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 158,476 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 143,904 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 137,704 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 128,113 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,170 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 120,170 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 114,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 106,766 miles

both rear tyres have 2mm of tread

Pass 4 Dec 2012 100,436 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 92,849 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 92,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,968 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 81,968 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,966 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 61,394 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,226 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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HN54 LKJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HN54 LKJ, 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 HN54 LKJ registered?

HN54 LKJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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