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HW04 FUD

2004 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

123,744 mi
Last recorded123,744 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 FUD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 123,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

engine oil low

mil light not working

Fail 17 Nov 2025 123,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oil low

mil light not working

Pass 23 Oct 2024 116,706 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 116,706 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 108,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/R17 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 100,504 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 100,504 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/R17 CONTINENTAL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2021 95,566 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 94,252 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 85,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 78,688 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Apr 2018 78,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Mar 2017 71,686 miles

Offside Rear Seat folded down.

SMOKE TEST: None detected.

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

Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,687 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper is damaged. (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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)

Offside Rear Seat folded down.

SMOKE TEST: None detected.

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 63,424 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 59,794 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 59,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 55,596 miles

OSF tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jun 2013 50,036 miles

offside front tyre on the inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2013 50,036 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

offside front tyre on the inner edge

Fail 12 May 2012 41,817 miles

headlight leveling sensor link rod insecure

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2012 41,817 miles

headlight leveling sensor link rod insecure

Pass 28 May 2011 39,522 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,365 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 18 May 2010 35,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 32,582 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 28,414 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 28,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 26,842 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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HW04 FUD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 HW04 FUD, 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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What year was HW04 FUD registered?

HW04 FUD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is HW04 FUD safe to buy?

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