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FC04HGL
2004 BMW 525
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration FC04HGL
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 12 Feb 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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44 Total Defects Recorded
13 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 181,140 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2027 5 Jun 202629 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 170,648 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2026 5 Jun 202616 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 170,622 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 158,221 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025 5 Jun 20269 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,970 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2024 5 Jun 20261 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,247 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2023 5 Jun 202623 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,106 MI
Expiry date: 22 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Under floor covers fitted restricting view. Near side rear light lens cracked.
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
11 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,099 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Under floor covers fitted restricting view. Near side rear light lens cracked.
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,567 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 138,567 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
24 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,097 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 133,084 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 127,605 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2018 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 123,662 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside handbrake soon req attention
- Nearside Rear wheel rim repaired
11 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 123,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside handbrake soon req attention
- Nearside Rear wheel rim repaired
17 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 116,608 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,935 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2015 5 Jun 202626 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 102,912 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,564 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
25 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,262 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2012 5 Jun 202626 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 77,617 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2011 5 Jun 202631 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,606 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2010 5 Jun 202630 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 67,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
24 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,179 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2009 5 Jun 202622 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,830 MI
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FC04HGL was registered on 2004-03-09
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