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HV04 DSU

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,738 mi
Last recorded108,738 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 DSU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 108,738 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 103,815 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 103,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 91,786 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,503 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 71,660 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,041 miles

Air bag light on

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2011 62,476 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 56,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 47,309 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 38,532 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 31,222 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 31,222 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,081 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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HV04 DSU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HV04 DSU, 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 HV04 DSU registered?

HV04 DSU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is HV04 DSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV04 DSU shows 15 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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