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LS04HTK
2004 BMW 525
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2494cc
General Information
- Registration LS04HTK
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 525
- Year 2004
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2494cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
19
Passes
8
Failures
70.37%
Pass Rate
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74 Total Defects Recorded
1 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,382 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 161,162 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 160,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,665 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
5 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,624 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
21 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 126,691 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 2mm and slight sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
21 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,146 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,898 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020 6 Jun 20269 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 96,176 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2019 6 Jun 20266 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 92,849 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2018 6 Jun 20266 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 92,849 MI
6 Jun 20261 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 88,738 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2017 6 Jun 20267 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,874 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2016 6 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 76,813 MI
6 Jun 202610 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 76,813 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2015 6 Jun 202622 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 72,170 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,169 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
22 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 72,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,676 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2013 6 Jun 202628 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,676 MI
6 Jun 20265 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,899 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 48,105 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2011 6 Jun 202615 Apr 2010
Fail
Mileage: 48,105 MI
6 Jun 202620 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,178 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2010 6 Jun 202615 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,293 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2009 6 Jun 202615 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 29,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
19 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,183 MI
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LS04HTK was registered on 2004-05-12
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