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HS04 URH

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

178,627 mi
Last recorded178,627 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS04 URH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 178,627 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 167,909 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 167,909 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front tyre deteriorated

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 167,844 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2015 161,815 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 161,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 157,683 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edge

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 157,683 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edge

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2013 153,789 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 147,348 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 132,402 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 113,044 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front number plate

nearside rear handbrake reading slightly lower than offside rear reccomend attention soon

oil leak engine reccomend clean off and check

very slight play offside inner rack joint

Pass 15 Apr 2009 109,074 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Apr 2009 109,074 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2008 102,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 97,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 URH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 URH, 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 HS04 URH registered?

HS04 URH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 5 August 2004.

Is HS04 URH safe to buy?

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