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HN54 PEO

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

200,855 mi
Last recorded200,855 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 PEO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2022 200,855 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 191,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 185,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 177,481 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 169,657 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 162,679 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 157,062 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 151,431 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 151,431 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 143,710 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 130,068 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 122,650 miles

air bag light on

nearside wiper arm and blade missing

offside rear tyre has a cut in side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2009 111,445 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 111,311 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 102,328 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 102,328 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 81,873 miles

nearside rear bumper reflector missing

offside rear parking brake low

sill covers fitted

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 PEO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 PEO, 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 PEO registered?

HN54 PEO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 18 November 2004.

Is HN54 PEO safe to buy?

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