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HS04 HCC

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

200,664 mi
Last recorded200,664 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 HCC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 200,664 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 194,094 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 194,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 187,356 miles

Damage to front bumper

Headlamp lenses cloudy

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 178,506 miles

Both front tyres cracking in the tread

Front pipe exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front balance wight catching on the caliper

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Run flat tyres fitted to the rear

Fail 9 Aug 2023 178,506 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure back box snapped off (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Both front headlights cloudy

Both front tyres cracking in the tread

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front pipe exhaust heat shield loose and rattling

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted slight flat spot (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front balance wight catching on the caliper

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.78mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.66mm (5.2.3 (e))

Run flat tyres fitted to the rear

Pass 5 Aug 2022 168,338 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 168,338 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt central arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 159,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 156,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 151,337 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 147,484 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 146,781 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 142,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 137,125 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 129,604 miles

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 15 Jul 2013 122,332 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 113,319 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,181 miles

offside rear wheel arch and front bumper scraped

slight play at offside rear hub assembly

trigger point not met for emissions test

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 30 Jun 2010 89,912 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 71,723 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 38,544 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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HS04 HCC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 HS04 HCC, 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 HS04 HCC registered?

HS04 HCC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 14 July 2004.

Is HS04 HCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS04 HCC shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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