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HY54 KHG

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

209,147 mi
Last recorded209,147 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 KHG
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 209,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 201,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

both rear tyres 2mm

Fail 6 Jul 2017 201,451 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both, front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak engine ()

both rear tyres 2mm

Pass 14 Jul 2016 192,961 miles

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

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Jul 2015 184,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 184,290 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 173,023 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 154,604 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 144,808 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 136,833 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 123,520 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight pitting to front discs

Pass 1 Dec 2008 110,673 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 95,793 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 95,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HY54 KHG is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HY54 KHG, 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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HY54 KHG is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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