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J666 HMH

2004 BMW 525

Blue Petrol 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,396 mi
Last recorded125,396 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 HMH
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 125,396 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2024 125,396 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 114,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm/ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2023 114,195 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm/ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (front arm/ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (rear arm/ball joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 105,113 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top rear arm slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 93,821 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 86,433 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 85,069 miles

under covers fitted through out

Fail 23 Mar 2020 85,067 miles

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

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

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

under covers fitted through out

Pass 12 Apr 2019 80,810 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 80,807 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 76,779 miles

Oil leak ()

undercovers fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2018 76,777 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)

Oil leak ()

undercovers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 72,316 miles

Oil leak ()

handbrake req adjusting

Fail 13 May 2017 72,309 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

handbrake req adjusting

Pass 13 May 2016 67,709 miles

handbrake req adjusting

oil leaks

Pass 13 May 2015 62,986 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 58,883 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 58,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 53,191 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,791 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,556 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 32,945 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 27 Apr 2009 26,316 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 22,073 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 16,391 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 16,391 miles

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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J666 HMH is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,494cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 J666 HMH, 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 J666 HMH registered?

J666 HMH is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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