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J70 HLS

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,000 mi
Last recorded152,000 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ70 HLS
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 152,000 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 145,670 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear inner sill and floor area covered heavily with sealant

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle under-body has slight corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2016 134,948 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 124,664 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r inner sill slight corrosion

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,141 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 110,259 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 100,165 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 100,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 91,244 miles

Air bag light illuminated.

Brake wear light illuminated, sensor cables missing, pads visually inspected and serviceable.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Sep 2010 84,518 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Sep 2010 84,518 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 73,901 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 60,238 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 48,322 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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J70 HLS is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 J70 HLS, 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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J70 HLS is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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