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FY54 NYA

2004 BMW 525

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

204,593 mi
Last recorded204,593 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 525101,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 NYA
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 204,593 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 201,977 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 199,958 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 199,570 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 193,161 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 186,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 167,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 152,731 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 138,563 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f & n/s/f tyre's wearing slightly inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 121,606 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 115,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 109,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 105,102 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 105,102 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 94,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,758 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Pass 14 Sep 2007 66,348 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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FY54 NYA is a 2004 BMW 525 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FY54 NYA, 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 FY54 NYA registered?

FY54 NYA is a 2004 BMW 525, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is FY54 NYA safe to buy?

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