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HN54 PFA

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,813 mi
Last recorded147,813 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 PFA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 147,813 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 147,808 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 134,785 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 134,785 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 123,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 113,156 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,235 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 84,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2010 74,307 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,548 miles

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

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

too clean for emissions reading

Pass 18 Oct 2008 63,770 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,359 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 PFA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PFA, 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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HN54 PFA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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