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HY54 PGZ

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

217,293 mi
Last recorded217,293 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 217,293 miles

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

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

Rear Rear heat shield is insecure above back box

Fail 21 Oct 2025 217,154 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear heat shield is insecure above back box

Pass 17 Oct 2024 209,452 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 209,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 201,995 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 192,513 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 183,362 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 173,579 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 163,778 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 156,924 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 147,886 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 147,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 142,806 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 135,499 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 128,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 122,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 115,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 109,421 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 109,421 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,420 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 94,743 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 94,741 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 86,335 miles

o/s/r reflector cracked.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 75,991 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 75,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 PGZ is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY54 PGZ registered?

HY54 PGZ is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 7 November 2004.

Is HY54 PGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY54 PGZ shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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