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HN54 XYB

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,334 mi
Last recorded119,334 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 XYB
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 119,334 miles

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

slight play at both front wheels

Pass 9 Dec 2024 112,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 104,435 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))

slight play in steering at offside front wheel

Fail 8 Dec 2023 104,434 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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))

slight play in steering at offside front wheel

Pass 10 Dec 2022 95,692 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 95,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 86,301 miles

BOTH REAR LOWER SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT

Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,108 miles

both headlight tarnished

Pass 21 Nov 2019 76,977 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 76,819 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 72,967 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 68,713 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 68,713 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 63,317 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 59,623 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 54,598 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 49,529 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 49,529 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 44,419 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,836 miles

Both front tyre inner outer edges have low tread.

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 33,834 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 27,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 20,932 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 XYB is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 November 2004.

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