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HY04 UBD

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,145 mi
Last recorded158,145 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 UBD
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2015 158,145 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic trim covers

Pass 4 Feb 2015 153,651 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 133,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 122,334 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 121,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 99,299 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 96,758 miles

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jul 2010 79,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 69,563 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 59,291 miles

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

unable to detect any emmisions

Pass 17 Jul 2007 49,757 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 47,497 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 UBD is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY04 UBD, 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 HY04 UBD registered?

HY04 UBD is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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