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HT04 HJJ

2004 BMW 525

Green Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

177,484 mi
Last recorded177,484 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 HJJ
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 177,484 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 177,484 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 106,338 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,766 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 94,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

advises air bag light on

Fail 10 Jan 2012 76,436 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 76,436 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 71,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 57,977 miles

slight wear n/s/front wheel bearing

Pass 20 May 2008 45,510 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge.

Fail 19 May 2008 45,510 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cuts in tyre treads but not showing ply or cords.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration susp.and axle components,but not resulting in excessive movement.

offside front tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 18 May 2007 31,121 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 31,121 miles

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

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)

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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HT04 HJJ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Green with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HT04 HJJ, 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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HT04 HJJ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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