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FD54 YLU

2004 BMW 525

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

101,731 mi
Last recorded101,731 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 YLU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 101,731 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 92,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit,centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 92,380 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit,centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 82,628 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 71,606 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 56,141 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 56,136 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 56,130 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 56,125 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 56,125 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH SIDES (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 56,116 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,110 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 56,070 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,583 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 54,568 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 53,415 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 51,839 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 46,797 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 28,793 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,137 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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FD54 YLU is a 2004 BMW 525 in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FD54 YLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FD54 YLU registered?

FD54 YLU is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 8 December 2004.

Is FD54 YLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD54 YLU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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