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FA04 YDC

2004 BMW 525

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,814 mi
Last recorded83,814 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 YDC
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,814 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play at the rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 73,691 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 73,691 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre stop lamp (1.2.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 72,000 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 72,000 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front most arm (2.4.G.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 71,434 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,996 miles

wiper blades smearing slightly

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,711 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake discs slightly worn

wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 3 Jul 2012 59,045 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 53,308 miles

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

both rear tyres 3mm tread depth (225/55/16 95W Michelin Primacy)

front brake discs look worn

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2010 48,019 miles

both front brake disks worn

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,012 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,126 miles

advice plastic sills and under trays

Pass 3 Dec 2007 31,848 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 11 Jul 2007 28,615 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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FA04 YDC is a 2004 BMW 525 in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FA04 YDC, 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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FA04 YDC is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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