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FV04 YZN

2004 BMW 525

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,386 mi
Last recorded178,386 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 YZN
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 178,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 171,450 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 171,450 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 171,423 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 170,419 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 163,899 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 155,862 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 137,084 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 109,360 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 109,360 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 82,498 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 53,685 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 53,518 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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FV04 YZN is a 2004 BMW 525 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FV04 YZN, 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 FV04 YZN registered?

FV04 YZN is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is FV04 YZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV04 YZN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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