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HN54 VTZ

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

165,485 mi
Last recorded165,485 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 165,485 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 161,287 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 157,571 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 157,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 150,909 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 145,309 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 142,312 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 140,531 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 140,519 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 133,381 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 129,096 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 122,294 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 115,019 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 114,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 108,140 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2013 100,894 miles

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2013 100,868 miles

Rear Upper registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

car wet for inspection

Pass 10 Oct 2012 95,581 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 88,999 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,953 miles

e/m/l light on

Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 50,942 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 37,871 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 37,871 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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 VTZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

HN54 VTZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is HN54 VTZ safe to buy?

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