CarVerify

Free Car Check

HV54 OKH

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

166,313 mi
Last recorded166,313 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV54 OKH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2018 166,313 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 162,598 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 162,589 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint rear (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat bass glued to windscreen (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 157,543 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 157,182 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 20 Mar 2015 150,935 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 143,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel on h/brake

Fail 28 Feb 2014 143,264 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

long travel on h/brake

Fail 17 Dec 2012 133,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 133,650 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 126,768 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 111,416 miles

emissions to lean after 5 attempts

Pass 8 Oct 2009 91,464 miles

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated and front has a small crack in it

Fail 8 Oct 2009 91,464 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear numberplate slightly deteriorated and front has a small crack in it

Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Oct 2008 71,290 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,786 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
Full BMW 525 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HV54 OKH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 HV54 OKH, 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 HV54 OKH?

You can check the full history of HV54 OKH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HV54 OKH registered?

HV54 OKH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is HV54 OKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV54 OKH shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HV54 OKH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV54 OKH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.