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D2 VYL

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,080 mi
Last recorded158,080 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 VYL
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 158,080 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 150,557 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 139,819 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 128,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 112,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 93,711 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2011 93,705 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2010 85,720 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,500 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 81,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,200 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,173 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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D2 VYL is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D2 VYL, 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 D2 VYL registered?

D2 VYL is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is D2 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 VYL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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