MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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 ()
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)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
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)
emissions to lean after 5 attempts
rear numberplate slightly deteriorated and front has a small crack in it
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear numberplate slightly deteriorated and front has a small crack in it
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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
How Reliable is the BMW 525?
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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.
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HV54 OKH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 20 September 2004.
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