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HY04 FGC

2004 BMW 525

Black Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,811 mi
Last recorded206,811 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 FGC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 206,811 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 201,693 miles

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Tyre monitor lamp illuminated

Fail 2 Feb 2017 201,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine management lamp permanently illuminated

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake only just met the minimum efficiency requirement

Tyre monitor lamp illuminated

Pass 23 Dec 2015 193,195 miles

EML on

both rear lower arm forward bushes starting to debond

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2015 193,193 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer in hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearward part of complete arm (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

EML on

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear lower arm forward bushes starting to debond

Pass 13 Aug 2014 176,373 miles

front anti roll d bushes worn

Fail 13 Aug 2014 176,373 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front anti roll d bushes worn

Pass 15 Aug 2013 165,101 miles

all brake discs worn

evidence of engine oil leak

n/s rear flexible brake hose lightly perrished

n/s rear indicator bulb starting to discolour

o/s and n/s front tie bar bushes soft

rear exhaust box mounting bracket broken off

surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 26 Apr 2012 147,923 miles

air bag light on

o/s front tyre at 3mm

play at power rack o/s

seat belts force limiters faulty

Fail 25 Apr 2012 147,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

air bag light on

o/s front tyre at 3mm

play at power rack o/s

seat belts force limiters faulty

Pass 18 May 2011 122,639 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

fluid leak at front lower under tray

nail in o/s rear tyre

possible weep at water pump area

Fail 18 May 2011 122,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

brake pad warning light on

fluid leak at front lower under tray

nail in o/s rear tyre

possible weep at water pump area

Pass 5 May 2010 92,815 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 92,815 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

small stone chips in screen o/s

Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,896 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 36,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 26,871 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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HY04 FGC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HY04 FGC, 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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HY04 FGC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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