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DV04 YMK

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,707 mi
Last recorded198,707 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 YMK
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 198,707 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 189,596 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 177,705 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 170,619 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 170,591 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 163,498 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 153,751 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 145,600 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 137,998 miles

both rear tyres worn low inner edges / off slight bald band inner edge

rear brake pipes slight white furring

slight wear to rear brake discs

Fail 1 Aug 2012 137,998 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn low inner edges / off slight bald band inner edge

rear brake pipes slight white furring

slight wear to rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2011 126,392 miles

slight play on offside steering rack end

sligt exhaust blow on engein and down pipe at the joint

sligt oil leak on offside front shocker leg

Fail 9 Jul 2011 126,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play on offside steering rack end

sligt exhaust blow on engein and down pipe at the joint

sligt oil leak on offside front shocker leg

Pass 4 Aug 2010 115,310 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 101,242 miles

Brake pads and light warning lights on dash

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 29 Jul 2009 101,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake pads and light warning lights on dash

Offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 May 2008 87,611 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 18 May 2007 69,200 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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DV04 YMK is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DV04 YMK, 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 DV04 YMK registered?

DV04 YMK is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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