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HS53 ELO

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,129 mi
Last recorded99,129 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 ELO
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2014 99,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 90,231 miles

rear exhaust mounting metal bracket detached system secure at time of test

Fail 17 Jul 2013 90,231 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting metal bracket detached system secure at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,362 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 63,864 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 63,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,652 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,109 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,525 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,779 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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HS53 ELO is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HS53 ELO, 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

How do I check the history of HS53 ELO?

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What year was HS53 ELO registered?

HS53 ELO is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is HS53 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HS53 ELO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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