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HW04 FUP

2004 BMW 525

Silver Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,869 mi
Last recorded114,869 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 FUP
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 114,869 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 2 Mar 2026 114,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexible hose at abs pump (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexible hose at abs pump (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 10 Mar 2025 106,900 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside - Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi to rigid from ABS pump (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside - Offside (1.1.11 (c))

front to rear undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 12 Mar 2024 97,845 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering rack

under body panels fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Fail 12 Mar 2024 97,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering rack

under body panels fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

Pass 14 Mar 2023 89,435 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight misted with water inside

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 89,435 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlight misted with water inside

Offside Front slight play in steering rack

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 82,488 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 82,488 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Nearside and Offside (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 72,698 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 66,476 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 56,901 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,540 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 49,808 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3.5mm (3.5.1g)

o/s and n/s body sill covers fitted

rear exhaust mount bracket corroded and broken but exhaust secure

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 43,126 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 39,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front number plate condition getting poor

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,518 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 32,263 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 28,320 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 23,752 miles

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)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,374 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 16,335 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 FUP is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 HW04 FUP, 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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HW04 FUP is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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